There are 6 ways to get from Lismore to Sunshine Coast by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Brisbane
best- Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus 175
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
5h 24m$42–60Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Beenleigh Station, Stand Bbus 175
- Take the train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2train
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
6h 51m$19–25Train, bus
- Take the train from Casino Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm16
6h 28m$51–195Drive 295.6 km
- Drive from Lismore to Sunshine Coastcar 295.6 km
3h 25m$53–77Train
- Take the train from Casino Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train Ipna / ...
7h 25m$29–551Bus
- Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Brisbane Domestic Airportbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Maroochydorebus Hervey Bay
7h 54m$104–135
Lismore to Sunshine Coast by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lismore to Sunshine Coast is to bus and train which costs $18 - $25 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Lismore to Sunshine Coast is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Lismore to Sunshine Coast. However, there are services departing from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St and arriving at Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Lismore station to Sunshine Coast station. However, there are services departing from Casino Station and arriving at Nambour station, platform 2 via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Lismore and Sunshine Coast is 302 km. The road distance is 295.6 km.
The best way to get from Lismore to Sunshine Coast without a car is to bus via Brisbane which takes 5h 24m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Lismore to Sunshine Coast, including transfers.
Lismore to Sunshine Coast bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, depart from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St station.
Lismore to Sunshine Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Casino Station.
The best way to get from Lismore to Sunshine Coast is to bus via Brisbane which takes 5h 24m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $550 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Lismore, NSW, Australia and Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Brisbane Roma Street in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Maroochydore Rd at Maroochydore High via Casino Station, Coach Bay, Casino Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Nambour station, platform 2, and Nambour station in around 7h 25m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Casino Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
Train from Casino Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Beenleigh station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–390
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $22–45
- AChoice
- $19–25
- Gold Class
- $312
- Heritage Class
- $390
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Beenleigh Station, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maroochydore Sixth Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- +612 6685 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Brisbane Domestic Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- https://www.byronbayshuttle.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Airport Domestic to Maroochydore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $29–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
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More Questions & Answers
Lismore to Sunshine Coast bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, arrive at Brisbane Domestic Airport station.
Lismore to Sunshine Coast train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lismore to Sunshine Coast is 296 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Lismore to Sunshine Coast.
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