What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Rivers to Brisbane?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Rivers to Brisbane is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Rivers to Brisbane?

The fastest way to get from Northern Rivers to Brisbane is to taxi and train which takes 3h 23m and costs $130 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Rivers and Brisbane?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Rivers to Brisbane. However, there are services departing from Duke St At Myall Ck Rd and arriving at Brisbane Roma Street via Lismore Southern Cross University. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Northern Rivers to Brisbane?

The distance between Northern Rivers and Brisbane is 225 km. The road distance is 257.3 km.

How do I travel from Northern Rivers to Brisbane without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Rivers to Brisbane without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 23m and costs $130 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Northern Rivers to Brisbane?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Northern Rivers to Brisbane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Rivers to Brisbane bus from?

Northern Rivers to Brisbane bus services, operated by Ballina Buslines, depart from Duke St At Myall Ck Rd station.

Where does the Northern Rivers to Brisbane bus arrive?

Northern Rivers to Brisbane bus services, operated by Ballina Buslines, arrive at Military Rd After Industry Dr station.

Can I drive from Northern Rivers to Brisbane?

Yes, the driving distance between Northern Rivers to Brisbane is 257 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Northern Rivers to Brisbane.

Where can I stay near Brisbane?

There are 2547+ hotels available in Brisbane.

Northern Rivers to Brisbane - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Northern Rivers to Brisbane by taxi, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Northern Rivers to Casino Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Casino Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
3h 23m
$133–277
Drive 257.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Northern Rivers to Brisbanecar 257.3 km
3h 28m
$47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Duke St At Myall Ck Rd to Military Rd After Industry Drbus S344
2. Take the bus from Lismore Southern Cross University to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
5h 17m
$114–157

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Distance: 225.3 km
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia and Brisbane, QLD, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Northern Rivers to Brisbane Roma Street via Duke St At Myall Ck Rd, Military Rd After Industry Dr, and Lismore Southern Cross University in around 5h 17m.

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