What is the cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Northern Rivers?

The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Northern Rivers is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Northern Rivers?

The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Northern Rivers is to train and taxi which takes 3h 25m and costs $120 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Brisbane and Northern Rivers?

No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane to Northern Rivers. However, there are services departing from Brisbane Roma Street and arriving at Duke St At Myall Ck Rd via Military Rd At Industry Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Brisbane to Northern Rivers?

The distance between Brisbane and Northern Rivers is 225 km. The road distance is 257 km.

How do I travel from Brisbane to Northern Rivers without a car?

The best way to get from Brisbane to Northern Rivers without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 25m and costs $120 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Brisbane to Northern Rivers?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Brisbane to Northern Rivers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brisbane to Northern Rivers bus from?

Brisbane to Northern Rivers bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, depart from Brisbane Roma Street station.

Where does the Brisbane to Northern Rivers bus arrive?

Brisbane to Northern Rivers bus services, operated by Byron Easy Bus, arrive at Lismore Southern Cross University station.

Can I drive from Brisbane to Northern Rivers?

Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Northern Rivers is 257 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Brisbane to Northern Rivers.

Where can I stay near Northern Rivers?

There are 109+ hotels available in Northern Rivers.

Brisbane to Northern Rivers - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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Brisbane to Northern Rivers

Rome2Rio compared 3 ways to get from Brisbane to Northern Rivers. The best route is Train, taxi, a distance of 187.237 km.

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain 32
2. Take the taxi from Casino Station to Northern Riverstaxi
3h 25m
$120–276
Drive 257 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Brisbane to Northern Riverscar 257 km
3h 28m
$47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Lismore Southern Cross Universitybus
2. Take the bus from Military Rd At Industry Dr to Duke St At Myall Ck Rdbus S344
6h 3m
$101–118

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Distance: 225.3 km
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Northern Rivers via Lismore Southern Cross University, Military Rd At Industry Dr, and Duke St At Myall Ck Rd in around 6h 3m.

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