How to travel from Adelaide to Byron Bay, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Byron Bay is around 1,815km (1,128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Adelaide to Byron Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Varsity Lakes station platform 2 then take the bus to Byron Bay.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$255($170)
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Bus

Take the bus to Albury then Sydney and then to Byron Bay.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$385($260)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Mount Victoria then Strathfield Station and then to Casino Station then take the bus to Byron Bay Interchange Stand C.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$520($350)
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Drive

Drive to Byron Bay.

  • Duration22h 30m
  • Distance1,974km (1,227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Byron Bay

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Byron Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$36 ($24) and will take around 2 days 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$255 ($170).

The distance between Adelaide and Byron Bay is around 1,815km (1,128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,579km (981 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Adelaide and Byron Bay by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Byron Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx A$255 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Byron Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$36 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Byron Bay. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Varsity Lakes station platform 2 then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 5h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Byron Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Byron Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

V-Line, Greyhound Australia and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Adelaide and Byron Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adelaide to Byron Bay. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Varsity Lakes station platform 2 then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 5h 55m.

The closest major airport to Byron Bay is Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Byron Bay. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Adelaide and Byron Bay. The distance is around 1,974km (1,227 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Byron Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around A$255 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Byron Bay

Transport options from Adelaide to Byron Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus
5h 55m
A$255($170)
twice daily1,815km (1,128 miles)
Bus
1 day 10h
A$385($260)
once daily2,393km (1,487 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 12h
A$520($350)
once a week2,544km (1,580 miles)
Train to Brisbane, Bus2 days 12h
A$36($24)
once a week2,789km (1,733 miles)
Drive
22h 30m
A$260($175)
on demand1,974km (1,227 miles)

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Airports near Byron Bay

The following major airports near Byron Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

BNK
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Byron Bay
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Byron Bay
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
147km (91 miles) from Byron Bay