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

The cheapest way to get from Nowra to Lismore is to train which costs $75 - $270 and takes 17h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nowra to Lismore is to train and fly which takes 8h 25m and costs $120 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Nowra and Lismore?

No, there is no direct bus from Nowra to Lismore. However, there are services departing from Nowra and arriving at Lismore via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.

How far is it from Nowra to Lismore?

The distance between Nowra and Lismore is 799 km. The road distance is 869.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Nowra to Lismore without a car is to bus which takes 16h 40m and costs $120 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Nowra to Lismore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nowra to Lismore bus from?

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

Train or bus from Nowra to Lismore?

The best way to get from Nowra to Lismore is to bus which takes 16h 40m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $270 and takes 17h 43m.

Where does the Nowra to Lismore bus arrive?

Nowra to Lismore bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Nowra to Lismore?

Yes, the driving distance between Nowra to Lismore is 869 km. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from Nowra to Lismore.

Where can I stay near Lismore?

There are 74+ hotels available in Lismore.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Nowra to Lismore by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
best
1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane SYD - BNK
8h 25m
$122–420
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
2. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
17h 43m
$75–263
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nowra to Central Stationbus Pm1
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Lismorebus Pm12
16h 40m
$126–183
Drive 869.1 km
1. Drive from Nowra to Lismorecar 869.1 km
9h 38m
$164–236
Train, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
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
9h 11m
$153–483
Train, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane SYD - CFS
3. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour to Lismorebus
10h 48m
$221–466
Train, fly to Brisbane Airport
1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Wolli Creek Stationtrain
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
11h 29m
$175–540
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kiama Station to Central Stationtrain Sco
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
18h 40m
$115–251

Nowra to Lismore by bus

7Weekly Buses

16h 40mAverage Duration

$126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 798.8 km
Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Nowra to Lismore via Central Station in around 16h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nowra Post Office, Berry St to Lismore Transit Centre, Molesworth St via Bomaderry Station, Bomaderry Station, Kiama Station, Central Station, Casino Station, and Casino Station, Coach Bay in around 17h 43m.

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