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$77–609Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus 176
7h 54m$46–68Drive 311.7 km
- Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lismorecar 311.7 km
3h 38m$56–81Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain 32
8h 19m$54–202Bus 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 7m$106–132Bus via Brisbane
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Roma Streetbus Pm19
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Lismorebus Pm11
11h 4m$64–96
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lismore by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lismore is to bus which costs $45 - $70 and takes 7h 54m.
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 7h 54m.
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 $75 - $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 $75 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 7h 54m.
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 bus from David Low Way at Mount Coolum to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, Brisbane, and Roma Street Station, Stand F in around 7h 54m.
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–390
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $22–45
- AChoice
- $19–25
- Gold Class
- $312
- Heritage Class
- $390
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
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
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
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $27–40
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Advantage
- $26–40
- Flexible
- $27–40
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Airport Domestic
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $29–45
- Flexible
- $30–45
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
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
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- +612 6685 7447
- [email protected]
- Website
- byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Domestic Airport to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–85
- Website
- https://www.byronbayshuttle.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Lismore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Lismore bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
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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