Getting Here & Around
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Lismore is just 45km inland from Byron Bay and 100km south of the Gold Coast.
Located on the Bruxner Highway and easily accessed by car, Lismore is within a 2-hour drive from Brisbane and just over 7 hours from Sydney.
Self-drive: Sydney, 733km
Drive time: 7 hours and 45 minutes.
Drive north on the M1 and Pacific Highway to Woodburn. Exit the highway onto Tuckombil Road, cross Woodburn Bridge and follow Forest Road until it meets Wyrallah Road. Turn right onto Wyrallah Road and follow it all the way to Lismore.
Self-Drive: Brisbane, 198km
Drive time: 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Head south on the M3 and M1 to Ewingsdale (west of Byron Bay). Take the exit towards Ewingsdale Road/Byron Bay/B62 from the M1. At the roundabout, take the fourth exit onto Myocum Road. At the next roundabout, take the first exit onto Hinterland Way/B62. Follow signs to Bangalow, then the Bangalow-Lismore Road/B62
to Lismore.
By Air
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is just 37km from the heart of Lismore, with up to 45 direct flights per week from Sydney and Melbourne, making it the easiest and fastest way to and from the beautiful Northern Rivers Region. Serviced by Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia.
By Rail
NSW Trainlink services are available from Sydney to Casino with a change over and bus from Casino to Lismore.
By Coach
Several coach and bus operators service Lismore, providing transport around the city and to towns and cities across Australia.
See Transport for more information.
