What is the cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Lismore?

The cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Lismore is to bus which costs $15 - $23 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Main Beach to Lismore?

The fastest way to get from Main Beach to Lismore is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Main Beach and Lismore?

No, there is no direct bus from Main Beach to Lismore. However, there are services departing from Main Beach Pde at Main Beach Tourist Park and arriving at Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St via Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Main Beach to Lismore?

The distance between Main Beach and Lismore is 126 km. The road distance is 123.7 km.

How do I travel from Main Beach to Lismore without a car?

The best way to get from Main Beach to Lismore without a car is to tram and bus which takes 4h 33m and costs $50 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Main Beach to Lismore?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Main Beach to Lismore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Main Beach to Lismore bus from?

Main Beach to Lismore bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St station.

Where does the Main Beach to Lismore bus arrive?

Main Beach to Lismore bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St station.

Can I drive from Main Beach to Lismore?

Yes, the driving distance between Main Beach to Lismore is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Main Beach to Lismore.

Where can I stay near Lismore?

There are 85+ hotels available in Lismore.

Main Beach to Lismore - 5 ways to travel via tram, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Main Beach to Lismore by tram, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Tram, bus
best
1. Take the tram from Main Beach station, platform 2 to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2tram L1
2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Bangalow Trainlinkbus
3. Take the bus from Station St Before Byron St to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus 162 / ...
4h 33m
$50–82
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus 172 / ...
4h 45m
$16–22
Drive 123.7 km
1. Drive from Main Beach to Lismorecar 123.7 km
1h 37m
$23–32
Bus via Byron Bay
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Baybus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand C to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus 162 / ...
5h 44m
$34–68
Bus via Burleigh Heads station, platform 2
1. Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Lismorebus Pm11
6h 41m
$30–50

Main Beach to Lismore by tram and bus

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4h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 126.5 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Main Beach, QLD, Australia and Lismore, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Surfers Paradise Boulevard At Laycock St to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St 4 times a day. Tickets cost $15–22 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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