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 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bourke to Lismore is to drive and fly which takes 8h 24m and costs $250 - $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 18m.

How far is it from Bourke to Lismore?

The distance between Bourke and Lismore is 1010 km. The road distance is 896.2 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 20m and costs $95 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m 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 9h 30m and costs $310 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Urunga, which costs $200 - $290 and takes 20h 18m.

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 9m to drive from Bourke to Lismore.

Where can I stay near Lismore?

There are 69+ 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 24m
$250–1,009
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 20m
$96–149
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 27m
$125–461
Drive 896.2 km
1. Drive from Bourke to Lismorecar 896.2 km
10h 9m
$163–235
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 Byron Baybus
4. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand C to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus
9h 9m
$371–1,052
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 Byron Baybus
3. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand C to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus
10h 20m
$151–531
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 40m
$153–668
Fly Bourke Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
1. Fly from Bourke Airport (BRK) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane BRK - BNK
9h 30m
$310–968
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 18m
$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
$267–372

Bourke to Lismore by bus and train

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19h 20mAverage Duration

$96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,010.2 km
Duration: 8h 24m

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

Air Link, Regional Express, and Qantas fly from Bourke Airport (BRK) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) twice 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 18m.

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