Private Transfer from Southport to Lismore
Southport to Lismore costs from $298 per car in a sedan (1–3 passengers) or $298 in a Mercedes V-Class (up to 7). It is 129 km by road, usually 110–140 minutes depending on traffic. Door to door: we collect you from your address in Southport and drive you straight to Lismore.
Southport to Lismore at a glance
| Distance by road | 129 km (94.1 km in a straight line, heading south) |
|---|---|
| Usual drive time | 110–140 minutes |
| Main roads | Pacific Motorway (M1), Bangalow Road (B62), Lismore Road (B62) |
| Sedan (1–3 passengers) | from $298 per car |
| Mercedes V-Class (1–7 passengers) | from $298 per car |
| Pickup | Your address in Southport |
| Drop-off | Your address in Lismore |
| State border | Queensland into New South Wales |
Distances and times from OpenStreetMap routing; fares from our booking engine, checked 4 October 2026.
How much is a private transfer from Southport to Lismore?
Fares are set by road distance, and at 129 km Southport to Lismore starts at $298 in a sedan. It covers the car rather than each seat, includes tolls and GST, and is confirmed for your pickup address in the booking form before payment.
Up to three people with two big cases fit the sedan; with more people, prams, golf clubs or surfboards, take the V-Class. Eight or more travellers? Two vehicles, one booking. Sedan · V-Class
Travel time and route
The longest stretch is on the Pacific Motorway (M1): 71.2 of the 129 km (55%). After that, Bangalow Road (B62) carries 13.9 km and Lismore Road (B62) 13.4 km.
Allow 110–140 minutes. The lower figure is a clear run; weekday peaks push it towards 140.
Lismore is 94.1 km south of Southport as the crow flies, so the road distance is 1.4 times the straight line.
Pickup and drop-off
Pickup in Southport. We come to your door. Your driver arrives at the booked time.
Child seats for Southport to Lismore
Capsules, child seats and boosters are free on every booking, set up before your Southport pickup; add each child's age to the booking. Both Queensland and New South Wales require an approved restraint for children under 7, so the same seat covers the whole 129 km. Child seat rules in Queensland and NSW.
Lismore runs on New South Wales time
Southport stays on Queensland time all year, while Lismore moves to daylight saving from the first Sunday in October until the first Sunday in April, an hour ahead. Book the pickup in Southport local time. NSW and Queensland time difference.
Southport to Lismore: questions
How much is a private transfer from Southport to Lismore?
$298 is the sedan from-price and $298 the V-Class from-price for the 129 km.
How long does the drive from Southport to Lismore take?
110–140 minutes, mostly on the Pacific Motorway (M1).
Is there a time difference between Southport and Lismore?
In daylight saving months, yes: Lismore is an hour ahead of Southport.
Unison Transfers is a private transfer company on the Gold Coast (ABN 45 647 949 488). Every booking is private: only your group travels in the car. Reviews · Booking and cancellation terms · Contact