How to travel from Airlie Beach to Byron Bay, Australia
The distance between Airlie Beach and Byron Bay is around 1,113km (691 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Airlie Beach to Byron Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Byron Bay → Airlie Beach if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the bus to Byron Bay.
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical costA$350($235)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Byron Bay.
- Duration21h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$225($155)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then take the bus to Byron Bay.
- Duration18h 25m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$165($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Airlie Beach and Byron Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Airlie Beach to Byron Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$165 ($110) and will take around 18h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$350 ($235).
The distance between Airlie Beach and Byron Bay is around 1,113km (691 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,055km (655 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Airlie Beach and Byron Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Airlie Beach to Byron Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$350 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Airlie Beach and Byron Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$165 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Airlie Beach and Byron Bay. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Airlie Beach and Byron Bay. It typically takes around 21h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Airlie Beach to Byron Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane and King George Square 2E. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 25m.
Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Airlie Beach and Byron Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Airlie Beach to Byron Bay. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 5h 30m.
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 Airlie Beach and Byron Bay. The distance is around 1,266km (787 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Airlie Beach to Byron Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around A$350 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Airlie Beach and Byron Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 5h 30m | A$350($235) | once daily | 1,125km (699 miles) |
| Fly to Brisbane (BNE), Bus | 5h 55m | A$525($350) | once daily | 1,113km (691 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 7hrs | A$285($195) | once daily | 1,150km (715 miles) |
Bus | 21h 25m | A$225($155) | once daily | 1,483km (921 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 18h 25m | A$165($110) | 5 times a week | 1,265km (786 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 21h 25m | A$225($150) | once daily | 1,461km (908 miles) |
Drive | 16h 35m | A$240($160) | on demand | 1,266km (787 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Airlie Beach and Byron Bay
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Airports near Byron Bay
The following major airports near Byron Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
- Distance
- 22km (14 miles) from Byron Bay
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Byron Bay
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 147km (91 miles) from Byron Bay