There are 8 ways to get from Parramatta to Lismore by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, line 661 bus
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane SYD - BNK
- Take the bus from Ballina Central, Kerr St to Lismore Square, Brewster Stbus
5h 40m$102–324Train
cheapest- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
13h 52m$80–237Bus
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Lismorebus Pm12
14h 15m$106–159Drive 715.8 km
- Drive from Parramatta to Lismorecar 715.8 km
7h 39m$131–189Fly Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus
6h 38m$119–422Fly Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain
8h 43m$176–658Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane NTL - OOL
- Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus
9h 15m$120–596Bus via Ballina Service Center
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Ballina Service Centerbus Au001
16h 31m$108–176
Parramatta to Lismore by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Parramatta to Lismore is to train which costs $75 - $240 and takes 13h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Parramatta to Lismore is to fly and line 661 bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $100 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Parramatta station to Lismore. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Station, Stand A3 and arriving at Lismore via Top Ryde Shops, Church St and Chatswood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Parramatta station to Lismore station. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Station and arriving at Casino Station via Strathfield Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.
The distance between Parramatta and Lismore is 681 km. The road distance is 715.8 km.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Lismore without a car is to train which takes 13h 52m and costs $75 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Parramatta to Lismore, including transfers.
Parramatta to Lismore bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Chatswood station.
Parramatta to Lismore train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Strathfield Station.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Lismore is to train which takes 13h 52m and costs $75 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 14h 15m.
What companies run services between Parramatta, NSW, Australia and Lismore, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Strathfield Station to Casino Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–220 and the journey takes 11h 12m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Chatswood to Lismore once daily. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 12h 10m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–320
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Strathfield Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–220
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $70–95
- First
- $100–120
- Sleeper
- $200–220
Train from Roma Street Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–150
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $40–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 02 6686 3666
- [email protected]
- Website
- Buslines Group
Bus from Ballina Central, Kerr St to Lismore Square, Brewster St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Buslines Group
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Parramatta to Lismore bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Lismore station.
Parramatta to Lismore train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Casino Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parramatta to Lismore is 716 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Parramatta to Lismore.
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