There are 4 ways to get from Lismore to Sawtell by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lismore to Coffs Harbourbus Pm11
4h 2m$45–63Train
cheapest- Take the train from Casino Station to Sawtell Stationtrain 32 / ...
4h 16m$34–170Drive 210.4 km
- Drive from Lismore to Sawtellcar 210.4 km
2h 25m$39–56Bus via Ballina Bus Interchange, Tamar St
- Take the bus from Bus Interchange – Tamar Street to Park Beach Plaza – Bus Zone Stop ID 245021bus Dt19
5h 30m$93–124
Lismore to Sawtell by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lismore to Sawtell is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Lismore to Sawtell is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lismore to Sawtell. However, there are services departing from Lismore and arriving at Sawtell RSL, First Av via Park Av At Little St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Lismore station to Sawtell station. However, there are services departing from Casino Station and arriving at Sawtell Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Lismore and Sawtell is 232 km. The road distance is 210.4 km.
The best way to get from Lismore to Sawtell without a car is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Lismore to Sawtell, including transfers.
Lismore to Sawtell bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Lismore station.
Lismore to Sawtell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Casino Station.
The best way to get from Lismore to Sawtell is to bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $170 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Lismore, NSW, Australia and Sawtell, NSW, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Lismore to Coffs Harbour once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Casino Station to Sawtell Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $27–160 and the journey takes 2h 48m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Casino Station to Sawtell Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–160
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $27–40
- First
- $45–55
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Lismore to Coffs Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Lismore to Sawtell bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Coffs Harbour station.
Lismore to Sawtell train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Sawtell Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lismore to Sawtell is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Lismore to Sawtell.
There are 112+ hotels available in Sawtell.





