There are 6 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lismore by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Naip / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain 32
7h 8m$94–622Drive 311.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lismorecar 311.7 km
3h 38m$57–82Bus
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus 176
8h 4m$81–114Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain 32
8h 29m$95–248Bus via Banyo
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Airport Domesticbus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Domestic Airport to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus
9h 58m$122–187Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Lismorebus Pm11
10h 14m$104–143
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lismore by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lismore is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lismore is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lismore. However, there are services departing from David Low Way at Mount Coolum and arriving at Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba and Roma Street Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunshine Coast (Region) station to Lismore station. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Casino Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Lismore is 340 km. The road distance is 311.7 km.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lismore without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs $90 - $650.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lismore, including transfers.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lismore bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lismore train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lismore is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs $90 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Lismore, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St via Nambour station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Casino Station, and Casino Station, Coach Bay in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St via David Low Way at Mount Coolum, Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Brisbane, and Roma Street Station, Stand F in around 8h 4m.
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–390
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $22–45
- AChoice
- $19–25
- Gold Class
- $312
- Heritage Class
- $390
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
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
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
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Airport Domestic
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–50
- Flexible
- $35–55
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
- Phone
- +612 6685 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- Byron Easybus
Bus from Brisbane Domestic Airport to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Byron Easybus
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane to Lismore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lismore bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Lismore is 1h ahead of Sunshine Coast (Region). It is currently 12:45 PM in Sunshine Coast (Region) and 1:45 PM in Lismore.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lismore train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lismore is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lismore.
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