There are 4 ways to get from Brisbane to Ulmarra by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Stationtrain 32
4h 42m$30–168Bus via Lismore
cheapest- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus 176
- Take the bus from Molesworth St After Magellan St to Ulmarra Public School, Big River Waybus 695
6h 28m$23–33Drive 299.9 km
- Drive from Brisbane to Ulmarracar 299.9 km
3h 11m$54–78Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Macleanbus Sydney
7h 28m$62–116
Brisbane to Ulmarra by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane to Ulmarra is to bus via Lismore which costs $23 - $35 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane to Ulmarra is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane station to Ulmarra. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station, Stand F and arriving at Ulmarra Public School, Big River Way via Molesworth St After Magellan St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Brisbane and Ulmarra is 306 km. The road distance is 299.9 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Ulmarra without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $29 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Brisbane to Ulmarra, including transfers.
Brisbane to Ulmarra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Roma Street Station, Stand F.
The best way to get from Brisbane to Ulmarra is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $29 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via Lismore, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 6h 28m.
Brisbane to Ulmarra bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St station.
Ulmarra is 1h ahead of Brisbane. It is currently 10:59 PM in Brisbane and 11:59 PM in Ulmarra.
What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Ulmarra, NSW, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Station twice daily. Tickets cost $26–160 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Ulmarra Public School, Big River Way via Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St and Molesworth St After Magellan St in around 6h 28m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Grafton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–160
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–45
- First
- $45–65
- Sleeper
- $140–160
- 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
- 02 6686 3666
- info@ballinabuslines.com.au
- Website
- buslinesgroup.com.au
Bus from Molesworth St After Magellan St to Ulmarra Public School, Big River Way
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/ballina/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Maclean
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane to Ulmarra is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Brisbane to Ulmarra.
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