There are 7 ways to get from Parramatta to Lismore by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly 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 41m$99–333Train
cheapest- Take the train from Strathfield Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
13h 52m$65–247Bus
- Take the bus from Hornsby to Lismorebus Pm12
13h 42m$97–150Drive 717.1 km
- Drive from Parramatta to Lismorecar 717.1 km
7h 43m$129–186Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
- Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Bangalow Trainlinkbus
6h 22m$146–386Fly 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 48m$160–596Bus via Ballina Service Center
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Ballina Service Centerbus Au001
16h 32m$108–196
Parramatta to Lismore by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parramatta to Lismore is to train which costs $60 - $250 and takes 13h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Parramatta to Lismore is to fly and line 661 bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $95 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Parramatta station to Lismore. However, there are services departing from Parramatta Station, Stand A2 and arriving at Lismore via Epping Station, Beecroft Rd, Stand H and Hornsby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.
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 717.1 km.
The best way to get from Parramatta to Lismore without a car is to bus which takes 13h 42m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Parramatta to Lismore, including transfers.
Parramatta to Lismore bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Hornsby 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 bus which takes 13h 42m and costs $95 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $250 and takes 13h 52m.
What companies run services between Parramatta, NSW, Australia and Lismore, NSW, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Hornsby to Lismore once daily. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 11h 40m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Strathfield Station to Casino Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–230 and the journey takes 11h 12m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport via Port Macquarie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–550
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–330
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–440
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–280
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gold Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–280
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–370
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Strathfield Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–230
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $65–90
- First
- $95–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
Train from Roma Street Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- 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
- 02 6686 3666
- [email protected]
- Website
- buslinesgroup.com.au
Bus from Ballina Central, Kerr St to Lismore Square, Brewster St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/ballina/
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Hornsby to Lismore
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- +612 6685 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Bangalow Trainlink
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- https://www.byronbayshuttle.com.au
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Ballina Service Center
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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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 717 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Parramatta to Lismore.
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