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

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Lismore by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport 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 22m
    $98–316

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    12h 53m
    $78–232

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Lismorebus bus Pm12
    12h 30m
    $100–150

  4. Drive  720.2 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Lismorecar car 720.2 km
    7h 44m
    $132–190

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport 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 20m
    $115–414

  6. Fly Sydney International Airport to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain train
    8h 25m
    $172–650

  7. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane NTL - OOL
    3. Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus bus
    9h 4m
    $117–589

  8. Bus via Ballina Service Center

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Ballina Service Centerbus bus Au001
    15h 5m
    $106–161

Sydney to Lismore by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Sydney, 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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