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How to get fromSydney CBD to Lismoreby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Lismore by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, line 661 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane SYD - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Central, Kerr St to Lismore Square, Brewster Stbus bus
    5h 20m
    $98–306

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    13h 59m
    $79–247

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Lismorebus bus Pm12
    13h 33m
    $103–155

  4. Drive  722.4 km

    1. Drive from Sydney CBD to Lismorecar car 722.4 km
    7h 49m
    $133–192

  5. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus bus
    6h 31m
    $115–364

  6. Bus via Ballina Service Center

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Ballina Service Centerbus bus Au001
    16h 9m
    $107–175

Sydney CBD to Lismore by subway and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Lismore, NSW, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Central Station to Lismore once daily. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 12h 30m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Casino Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $70–230 and the journey takes 11h 25m.

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