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

The cheapest way to get from Manly to Lismore is to bus which costs $95 - $150 and takes 14h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manly to Lismore is to ferry and fly and line 661 bus which takes 5h 47m and costs $110 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Manly and Lismore?

No, there is no direct bus from Manly to Lismore. However, there are services departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G and arriving at Lismore via Chatswood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.

How far is it from Manly to Lismore?

The distance between Manly and Lismore is 672 km. The road distance is 726.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Manly to Lismore without a car is to bus which takes 14h 1m and costs $95 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Manly to Lismore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manly to Lismore bus from?

Manly to Lismore bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Chatswood station.

Where does the Manly to Lismore bus arrive?

Manly to Lismore bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Lismore station.

Can I drive from Manly to Lismore?

Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Lismore is 726 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Manly to Lismore.

Where can I stay near Lismore?

There are 73+ hotels available in Lismore.

Manly to Lismore - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and line 661 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Manly to Lismore by ferry, plane, bus, train, or car

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

Ferry, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, line 661 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane SYD - BNK
3. Take the bus from Ballina Central, Kerr St to Lismore Square, Brewster Stbus
5h 47m
$110–418
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
2. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
14h 21m
$71–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Lismorebus Pm12
14h 1m
$95–144
Drive 726.4 km
1. Drive from Manly to Lismorecar 726.4 km
7h 54m
$138–200
Ferry, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane SYD - OOL
3. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Baybus
4. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand C to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth Stbus
6h 32m
$146–491
Ferry, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
3. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Lismorebus
8h 4m
$214–484
Ferry, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane SYD - BNE
3. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Casino Stationtrain
8h 49m
$168–558
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry Mff
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Graftonbus
3. Take the bus from Bent St At Spring St to Molesworth St After Conway Stbus 695
15h 17m
$111–255

Manly to Lismore by bus

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14h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 672.4 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Lismore, NSW, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Chatswood to Lismore once daily. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 12h 10m.

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