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

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Lismore is to bus which costs $200 - $420 and takes 36h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Lismore is to fly and bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $190 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Lismore?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Lismore. However, there are services departing from 85 Franklin St and arriving at Lismore via Albury, Sydney International Airport and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Adelaide and Lismore?

No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Lismore station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Casino Station via Southern Cross and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 20m.

How far is it from Adelaide to Lismore?

The distance between Adelaide and Lismore is 1741 km. The road distance is 1891.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Adelaide to Lismore without a car is to bus which takes 36h 8m and costs $200 - $420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Adelaide to Lismore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Lismore bus from?

Adelaide to Lismore bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from 85 Franklin St station.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Lismore train from?

Adelaide to Lismore train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.

Train, bus or fly from Adelaide to Lismore?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Lismore is to bus which takes 36h 8m and costs $200 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $900 and takes 37h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $230 - $410 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Adelaide to Lismore bus arrive?

Adelaide to Lismore bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Albury Station/Hume Hwy.

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Lismore?

Lismore is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 11:50 AM in Adelaide and 12:20 PM in Lismore.

Where does the Adelaide to Lismore train arrive?

Adelaide to Lismore train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Lismore?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Lismore is 1892 km. It takes approximately 21h 46m to drive from Adelaide to Lismore.

How do I get a bus ticket from Adelaide to Lismore?

Book your Adelaide to Lismore bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Lismore?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lismore.

Adelaide to Lismore - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane ADL - OOL
2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus
6h 46m
$190–510
Bus
1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
2. Take the bus from Albury to Sydney International Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Lismorebus
36h 8m
$204–420
Train
1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
37h 20m
$269–864
Drive 1,891.6 km
1. Drive from Adelaide to Lismorecar 1,891.6 km
21h 46m
$343–496
Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane ADL - BNK
8h 18m
$232–407
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane ADL - BNE
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain
9h 18m
$198–580
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain Great Southern Rail
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus
2d 13h
$2,260–13,075
Train, bus via Sydney
1. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Central Stationtrain Adl-Syd 2026
2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Ballina Service Centerbus Au001
3d 5h
$498–7,268

Adelaide to Lismore by train and bus

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37h 20mAverage Duration

$269Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,740.5 km
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Lismore, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to Lismore via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Sydney International Airport, Sydney Central Station, and Central Station in around 36h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Adelaide Station to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St via Southern Cross, Central Station, Casino Station, and Casino Station, Coach Bay in around 37h 20m.

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