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

The cheapest way to get from Geelong to Lismore is to train which costs $130 - $500 and takes 26h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geelong to Lismore is to fly and bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $210 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Geelong and Lismore?

No, there is no direct bus from Geelong station to Lismore. However, there are services departing from Geelong Station/Railway Tce and arriving at Lismore via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 56m.

How far is it from Geelong to Lismore?

The distance between Geelong and Lismore is 1533 km. The road distance is 1626.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Geelong to Lismore without a car is to bus which takes 26h 56m and costs $180 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Geelong to Lismore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geelong to Lismore bus from?

Geelong to Lismore bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Train, bus or fly from Geelong to Lismore?

The best way to get from Geelong to Lismore is to bus which takes 26h 56m and costs $180 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $500 and takes 26h 59m, you could also fly, which costs $240 - $900 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Geelong to Lismore bus arrive?

Geelong to Lismore bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Can I drive from Geelong to Lismore?

Yes, the driving distance between Geelong to Lismore is 1626 km. It takes approximately 17h 15m to drive from Geelong to Lismore.

Where can I stay near Lismore?

There are 74+ hotels available in Lismore.

Geelong to Lismore - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Geelong to Lismore by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Avalon Airport to Gold Coast Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus
5h 29m
$215–596
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
26h 59m
$134–501
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Lismorebus
26h 56m
$186–315
Drive 1,626.2 km
1. Drive from Geelong to Lismorecar 1,626.2 km
17h 15m
$300–433
Fly Avalon Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
1. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane AVV - BNK
7h 56m
$247–883
Shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
3. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus
7h 15m
$189–424
Shuttle to Melbourne Airport, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, line 661 bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Geelong station to Melbourne Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane MEL - BNK
3. Take the bus from Ballina Central, Kerr St to Lismore Square, Brewster Stbus
6h 46m
$176–471
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Geelong Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Graftonbus
4. Take the bus from Bent St At Spring St to Molesworth St After Conway Stbus 695
27h 33m
$208–529

Geelong to Lismore by train and bus

28Weekly Services

26h 59mAverage Duration

$134Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Geelong to Lismore.

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Distance: 1,533.2 km
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Geelong, VIC, Australia and Lismore, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lismore via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Central Station in around 26h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Geelong Station to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St via Southern Cross, Central Station, Casino Station, and Casino Station, Coach Bay in around 26h 59m.

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