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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 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 24m
    $95–324

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    12h 53m
    $64–235

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Lismorebus bus Pm12
    12h 30m
    $95–140

  4. Drive 721.6 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Lismorecar car 721.6 km
    7h 48m
    $130–188

  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 Gold Coast Airport to Bangalow Trainlinkbus bus
    6h 5m
    $142–377

  6. Fly 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 30m
    $156–587

  7. Train via Central Station

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain train 31
    13h 3m
    $64–235

  8. Bus via Ballina Service Center

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Ballina Service Centerbus bus Au001
    15h 6m
    $109–179

Sydney to Lismore by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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 $95–140 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 $55–230 and the journey takes 11h 25m.

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