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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Katoomba to Lismore

Composite routes from Katoomba to Lismore

Cheapest
8 h 43 min
Car
794 km.
from $43
Other
6 h 40 min
Train, Plane
613 km.
from $145.05
15 h 28 min
614 km.
from $29.35
15 h 20 min
614 km.
from $126.15
7 h 47 min
Train, Plane
613 km.
from $171.58
9 h 37 min
Train, Plane
613 km.
from $174.95
16 h 49 min
Train
612 km.
from $145.83

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Katoomba Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.42–$6.95
Train from Katoomba Station to Strathfield
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.29–$6.95
Train from Strathfield Station to Casino
Ave. Duration:
11h 14m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.74–$27.79

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Grafton
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.47–$164.20

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Lismore
Ave. Duration:
12h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$61.89–$88.42
Bus from Coffs Harbour to Lismore
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.26–$34.10

Australia Wide Coaches

Phone:
02 9516 1300
Email:
info@austwidecoaches.com.au
Website:
austwidecoaches.com.au/
Bus from Katoomba to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.00–$32.84

Byron Easy Bus

Phone:
+612 6685 7447
Email:
info@byronbus.com
Website:
byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Lismore
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.63–$42.95

Ballina Buslines

Phone:
02 6686 3666
Email:
info@ballinabuslines.com.au
Website:
buslinesgroup.com.au/
Bus from Bent St At Spring St to Lismore
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.29–$5.43

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.10–$315.77
Plane from Sydney Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.73–$530.50

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.10–$378.93
Plane from Sydney Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.73–$618.92
Plane from Sydney Airport to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.83–$429.45

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Sydney Airport to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.00–$378.93
Plane from Sydney Airport to Gold
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.47–$581.03

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Sydney Airport to Coffs
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.31–$303.14

Train operators

Intercity Train

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Katoomba Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.84–$13.89

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Lismore?

The cheapest way to get from Katoomba to Lismore is to train which costs $13.04 - $32.61 and takes 15h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Katoomba to Lismore?

The fastest way to get from Katoomba to Lismore is to train and fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $50 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Katoomba and Lismore?

No, there is no direct bus from Katoomba to Lismore. However, there are services departing from Katoomba and arriving at Lismore via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

How far is it from Katoomba to Lismore?

The distance between Katoomba and Lismore is 769 km. The road distance is 797.7 km.

How do I travel from Katoomba to Lismore without a car?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Lismore without a car is to bus which takes 15h 20m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from Katoomba to Lismore?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Katoomba to Lismore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Katoomba to Lismore bus from?

Katoomba to Lismore bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, depart from Katoomba station.

Train, bus or fly from Katoomba to Lismore?

The best way to get from Katoomba to Lismore is to bus which takes 15h 20m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13.04 - $32.61 and takes 15h 28m. There are no good options to fly between Katoomba to Lismore.

Where does the Katoomba to Lismore bus arrive?

Katoomba to Lismore bus services, operated by Australia Wide Coaches, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Katoomba to Lismore?

Yes, the driving distance between Katoomba to Lismore is 798 km. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Katoomba to Lismore.

Where can I stay near Lismore?

There are 47+ hotels available in Lismore. Prices start at $55.45 per night.
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