There are 3 ways to get from Maclean to Nimbin by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from MacLean to Grafton City Southbus Pm11
- Take the train from Grafton Station to Kyogle Stationtrain 31
3h 51m$120–275Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maclean Civic Hall, River St to Molesworth St After Conway Stbus 695
3h 55m$12–15Drive 116.6 km
- Drive from Maclean to Nimbincar 116.6 km
1h 29m$23–32
Maclean to Nimbin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maclean to Nimbin is to bus which costs $12 - $16 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Maclean to Nimbin is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Maclean to Nimbin. However, there are services departing from Maclean Civic Hall, River St and arriving at Cullen St Before Thorburn St via Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Maclean and Nimbin is 215 km. The road distance is 116.6 km.
The best way to get from Maclean to Nimbin without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 51m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Maclean to Nimbin, including transfers.
Maclean to Nimbin bus services, operated by Ballina Buslines, depart from Maclean Civic Hall, River St station.
Maclean to Nimbin bus services, operated by Ballina Buslines, arrive at Molesworth St After Conway St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maclean to Nimbin is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Maclean to Nimbin.
There are 71+ hotels available in Nimbin.
What companies run services between Maclean, NSW, Australia and Nimbin, NSW, Australia?
Ballina Buslines operates a bus from Maclean Civic Hall, River St to Molesworth St After Conway St twice daily. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Grafton Station to Kyogle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $23–35
- First
- $30–45
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from MacLean to Grafton City South
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 02 6686 3666
- info@ballinabuslines.com.au
- Website
- buslinesgroup.com.au
Bus from Maclean Civic Hall, River St to Molesworth St After Conway St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/
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