There are 5 ways to get from Brisbane to Goonellabah by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
best- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St176
4h 27m$21–33Train
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Station32
4h 52m$29–164Drive 200.1 km
- Drive from Brisbane to Goonellabah200.1 km
2h 18m$39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Goonellabah James Rd Bus Stop
5h 20m$73–88Bus via Upper Mt Gravatt station, platform 2
- Take the bus from Upper Mount Gravatt to LismorePm11
8h 9m$40–64
Brisbane to Goonellabah by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Goonellabah is to bus via Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St which costs $21 - $35 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Goonellabah is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane station to Goonellabah. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station, Stand F and arriving at Ballina Rd Opp Rous Rd via Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Brisbane and Goonellabah is 208 km. The road distance is 200.1 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Goonellabah without a car is to bus via Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St which takes 4h 27m and costs $21 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Brisbane to Goonellabah, including transfers.
Brisbane to Goonellabah bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Roma Street Station, Stand F.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Goonellabah is to bus via Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St which takes 4h 27m and costs $21 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $170 and takes 4h 52m.
Brisbane to Goonellabah bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St station.
Goonellabah is 1h ahead of Brisbane. It is currently 3:07 AM in Brisbane and 4:07 AM in Goonellabah.
What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Goonellabah, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink operates a bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St twice daily. Tickets cost $18–26 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Roma Street Station to Casino Station twice daily. Tickets cost $20–150 and the journey takes 2h 26m.
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- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Casino Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- +612 6685 7447
- info@byronbus.com
- Website
- byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Goonellabah James Rd Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.byronbayshuttle.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Upper Mount Gravatt to Lismore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Goonellabah is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Brisbane to Goonellabah.
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