What is the cheapest way to get from South Brisbane to Nimbin?

The cheapest way to get from South Brisbane to Nimbin is to bus which costs $23 - $35 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Brisbane to Nimbin?

The fastest way to get from South Brisbane to Nimbin is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between South Brisbane and Nimbin?

No, there is no direct bus from South Brisbane station to Nimbin. However, there are services departing from South Bank busway station, platform 5 and arriving at Cullen St Before Thorburn St via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between South Brisbane and Nimbin?

No, there is no direct train from South Brisbane station to Nimbin station. However, there are services departing from South Bank station, platform 2 and arriving at Kyogle Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from South Brisbane to Nimbin?

The distance between South Brisbane and Nimbin is 191 km. The road distance is 165.4 km.

How do I travel from South Brisbane to Nimbin without a car?

The best way to get from South Brisbane to Nimbin without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $100 - $260.

How long does it take to get from South Brisbane to Nimbin?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from South Brisbane to Nimbin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Brisbane to Nimbin bus from?

South Brisbane to Nimbin bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Roma Street Station, Stand F.

Where do I catch the South Brisbane to Nimbin train from?

South Brisbane to Nimbin train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.

Train or bus from South Brisbane to Nimbin?

The best way to get from South Brisbane to Nimbin is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $100 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the South Brisbane to Nimbin bus arrive?

South Brisbane to Nimbin bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St station.

Where does the South Brisbane to Nimbin train arrive?

South Brisbane to Nimbin train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Kyogle Station.

Can I drive from South Brisbane to Nimbin?

Yes, the driving distance between South Brisbane to Nimbin is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from South Brisbane to Nimbin.

Where can I stay near Nimbin?

There are 78+ hotels available in Nimbin.

South Brisbane to Nimbin - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 760 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from South Brisbane to Nimbin by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Kyogle Stationtrain 32
3h 42m
$104–260
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus 176
6h 18m
$24–34
Train, line 760 bus, line 605 bus, bus
1. Take the train from South Bank station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
2. Take the bus from Varsity Lakes station, stop A to Wharf St at Tweed Mallbus 760
3. Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mallbus 605
4. Take the bus from Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall to Nimbin Central Schoolbus 630
5h 22m
Drive 165.4 km
1. Drive from South Brisbane to Nimbincar 165.4 km
2h 13m
$30–43

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Distance: 190.7 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between South Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Nimbin, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Roma Street Station to Kyogle Station twice daily. Tickets cost $18–150 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St twice daily. Tickets cost $18–26 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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