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How to get fromMelbourne to Lismoreby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Lismore by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Ballarat

    best
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train Ballarat
    2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Newsagency/Hamilton Hwybus bus Coach
    3h 57m
    $10–27

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus Coach / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Newsagency/Hamilton Hwybus bus Coach
    4h 2m
    $3–31

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Camperdown Stationtrain train Geelong
    2. Take the bus from Camperdown Station/Longmore St to Newsagency/Hamilton Hwybus bus Coach
    4h 2m
    $11–26

  4. Drive 165.1 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Lismorecar car 165.1 km
    1h 55m
    $30–43

Melbourne to Lismore by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 202.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Lismore, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Newsagency/Hamilton Hwy via Ballarat Station/Lydiard St in around 4h 2m.

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