Private Transfer from Surfers Paradise to Lismore
Surfers Paradise to Lismore costs from $292 per car in a sedan (1–3 passengers) or $292 in a Mercedes V-Class (up to 7). It is 126.2 km by road, usually 105–140 minutes depending on traffic. Door to door: we collect you from your address in Surfers Paradise and drive you straight to Lismore.
Surfers Paradise to Lismore at a glance
| Distance by road | 126.2 km (91.0 km in a straight line, heading south) |
|---|---|
| Usual drive time | 105–140 minutes |
| Main roads | Pacific Motorway (M1), Bangalow Road (B62), Lismore Road (B62) |
| Sedan (1–3 passengers) | from $292 per car |
| Mercedes V-Class (1–7 passengers) | from $292 per car |
| Pickup | Your address in Surfers Paradise |
| 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 Surfers Paradise to Lismore?
Fares are set by road distance, and at 126.2 km Surfers Paradise to Lismore starts at $292 in a sedan. One fare covers the whole car, tolls and GST included, and the booking form confirms it for your pickup address before you pay.
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 126.2 km (56%). After that, Bangalow Road (B62) carries 13.9 km and Lismore Road (B62) 13.4 km.
Allow 105–140 minutes. The lower figure is a clear run; weekday peaks push it towards 140.
Lismore is 91.0 km south of Surfers Paradise as the crow flies, so the road distance is 1.4 times the straight line.
Pickup and drop-off
Pickup in Surfers Paradise. We come to your door. Your driver arrives at the booked time.
Child seats for Surfers Paradise to Lismore
Capsules, child seats and boosters are free on every booking, set up before your Surfers Paradise 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 126.2 km. Child seat rules in Queensland and NSW.
Lismore runs on New South Wales time
Surfers Paradise 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 Surfers Paradise local time. NSW and Queensland time difference.
Surfers Paradise to Lismore: questions
How much is a private transfer from Surfers Paradise to Lismore?
$292 is the sedan from-price and $292 the V-Class from-price for the 126.2 km.
How long does the drive from Surfers Paradise to Lismore take?
105–140 minutes, mostly on the Pacific Motorway (M1).
Is there a time difference between Surfers Paradise and Lismore?
In daylight saving months, yes: Lismore is an hour ahead of Surfers Paradise.
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