There are 5 ways to get from Nimbin to Brisbane by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kyogle Station to Roma Street Station31
2h 35m$104–252Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Roma Street Station, Stand F175
4h 29m$25–35Bus via Murwillumbah
- Take the bus from Nimbin Central School to Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall630 / ...
- Take the bus from Murwillumbah to BrisbanePm12
4h 28mDrive 166.5 km
- Drive from Nimbin to Brisbane166.5 km
2h 14m$32–46Bus #2
- Take the bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Brisbane Roma Street
4h 51m$76–92
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nimbin to Brisbane is to bus which costs $25 - $40 and takes 4h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Nimbin to Brisbane is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Nimbin to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from Nimbin Central School and arriving at Brisbane via Murwillumbah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Nimbin and Brisbane is 188 km. The road distance is 166.5 km.
The best way to get from Nimbin to Brisbane without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $100 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Nimbin to Brisbane, including transfers.
Nimbin to Brisbane bus services, operated by Gosel's Bus Service, depart from Nimbin Central School station.
The best way to get from Nimbin to Brisbane is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs $100 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus via Murwillumbah, which costs and takes 4h 28m.
Nimbin to Brisbane bus services, operated by Gosel's Bus Service, arrive at Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall station.
Brisbane is 1h behind Nimbin. It is currently 11:54 AM in Nimbin and 10:54 AM in Brisbane.
What companies run services between Nimbin, NSW, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Kyogle Station to Roma Street Station twice daily. Tickets cost $18–150 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nimbin Central School to Brisbane via Murwillumbah in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Kyogle Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $35–45
- Sleeper
- $120–150
- Phone
- +61 2 6677 9394
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Nimbin Central School to Brisbane St Opp Sunnyside Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Gosel's Bus Service
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Murwillumbah to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- +612 6685 7447
- info@byronbus.com
- Website
- byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St to Brisbane Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- https://www.byronbayshuttle.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Nimbin to Brisbane is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Nimbin to Brisbane.
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