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

The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Lismore is to train and bus via Gold Coast which costs $15 - $23 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Lismore is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Caloundra and Lismore?

No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra station to Lismore. However, there are services departing from Caloundra station and arriving at Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St via Mooloolaba and Roma Street Station, Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Caloundra to Lismore?

The distance between Caloundra and Lismore is 316 km. The road distance is 284.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Caloundra to Lismore without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs $27 - $470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Caloundra to Lismore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caloundra to Lismore bus from?

Caloundra to Lismore bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.

Train or bus from Caloundra to Lismore?

The best way to get from Caloundra to Lismore is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs $27 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Caloundra to Lismore bus arrive?

Caloundra to Lismore bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Caloundra and Lismore?

Lismore is 1h ahead of Caloundra. It is currently 5:11 AM in Caloundra and 6:11 AM in Lismore.

Can I drive from Caloundra to Lismore?

Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Lismore is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Caloundra to Lismore.

Where can I stay near Lismore?

There are 69+ hotels available in Lismore.

Caloundra to Lismore - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Caloundra to Lismore by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Naip / ...
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain 32
7h 22m
$28–470
Train, bus via Gold Coast
cheapest
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Robina station, platform 1train
3. Take the bus from Robina Station, Stand E to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus 174
7h 25m
$16–22
Drive 284.7 km
1. Drive from Caloundra to Lismorecar 284.7 km
3h 19m
$52–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus 176
7h 38m
$40–66
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train Naip / ...
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus
8h 36m
$72–86

Caloundra to Lismore by bus and train

14Weekly Services

7h 22mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Caloundra to Lismore.

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Distance: 316.4 km
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Lismore, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Casino Station, and Casino Station, Coach Bay in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caloundra station to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St via Mooloolaba, Brisbane, and Roma Street Station, Stand F in around 7h 38m.

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