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

The cheapest way to get from Bourke to Lismore is to bus and train which costs $95 - $150 and takes 19h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bourke to Lismore is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $210 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Bourke and Lismore?

No, there is no direct bus from Bourke to Lismore. However, there are services departing from Central Park, Oxley St and arriving at Lismore via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4, Tamworth Station and Urunga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 22m.

How far is it from Bourke to Lismore?

The distance between Bourke and Lismore is 1010 km. The road distance is 895.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bourke to Lismore without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 17m and costs $95 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Bourke to Lismore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bourke to Lismore bus from?

Bourke to Lismore bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Park, Oxley St station.

Bus or fly from Bourke to Lismore?

The best way to get from Bourke to Lismore is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $210 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Urunga, which costs $200 - $290 and takes 20h 22m.

Where does the Bourke to Lismore bus arrive?

Bourke to Lismore bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2.

Can I drive from Bourke to Lismore?

Yes, the driving distance between Bourke to Lismore is 896 km. It takes approximately 10h 11m to drive from Bourke to Lismore.

Where can I stay near Lismore?

There are 82+ hotels available in Lismore.

Bourke to Lismore - 10 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Bourke to Lismore by car, plane, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Cobar Airport, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
best
1. Drive from Bourke to Cobar Airport (CAZ)car
2. Fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane CAZ - BNK
8h 45m
$138–497
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2bus 512 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
3. Take the train from Tamworth Station to Armidale Stationtrain 223
4. Take the bus from Armidale Station, Coach Stop to Manners St After Rouse Stbus 327
5. Take the bus from Manners St After Rouse St to Molesworth St After Conway Stbus 676
19h 17m
$95–149
Bus, train via Greenacre
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2bus 512 / ...
2. Take the train from Dubbo Station to Strathfield Stationtrain 428
3. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
25h 33m
$125–461
Drive 895.7 km
1. Drive from Bourke to Lismorecar 895.7 km
10h 11m
$166–239
Fly Bourke Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
1. Fly from Bourke Airport (BRK) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane BRK - BNK
7h 52m
$211–1,018
Drive to Cobar Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
1. Drive from Bourke to Cobar Airport (CAZ)car
2. Fly from Cobar Airport (CAZ) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane CAZ - OOL
3. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Bangalow Trainlinkbus
9h 3m
$180–560
Fly Bourke Airport to Gold Coast Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bourke Airport (BRK) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane BRK - OOL
2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Bangalow Trainlinkbus
8h 55m
$163–531
Fly Bourke Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Bourke Airport (BRK) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane BRK - BNE
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain
11h 13m
$237–791
Bus via Urunga
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2bus 512 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
3. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Urunga Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Urunga to Lismorebus
20h 22m
$201–286
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 2bus 512 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4 to Tamworth Station, Coach Stopbus 361
3. Take the bus from Tamworth Station to Cudgery St Dorrigobus
4. Take the bus from Bus Shelter Cudgery Street to Bus Interchange – Tamar Streetbus
20h 51m
$265–372

Bourke to Lismore by bus and train

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19h 17mAverage Duration

$95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,010.2 km
Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Bourke, NSW, Australia and Lismore, NSW, Australia?

FlexFlight ApS and Jetstar fly from Bourke Airport (BRK) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Park, Oxley St to Lismore via Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 4, Tamworth Station, Urunga Station, and Urunga in around 20h 22m.

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