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How to get fromTownsville to Lismoreby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Townsville to Lismore by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane TSV - BNK
    8h 49m
    $531–874

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus bus 176
    23h 39m
    $159–4,930

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus bus 176
    27h 44m
    $243–357

  4. Drive  1,530.8 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Lismorecar car 1,530.8 km
    17h 56m
    $317–458

  5. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane TSV - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Baybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand C to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus bus
    8h 29m
    $472–886

  6. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane TSV - BNE
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain train
    7h 27m
    $188–602

  7. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, train

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane TSV - CFS
    2. Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Casino Stationtrain train
    11h 3m
    $454–1,106

  8. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus bus 176
    29h 35m
    $256–599

Townsville to Lismore by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration23h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,307.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Lismore, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar and Qantas fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Roma Street Station, Stand F in around 27h 44m.

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