How to travel from Airlie Beach to Yamba, Australia
The distance between Airlie Beach and Yamba is around 1,298km (806 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Airlie Beach to Yamba 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 Yamba → Airlie Beach if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time3h 40m
- Typical costA$445($300)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Yamba YHA.
- Duration23h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$250($165)
Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Grafton Station then take the bus to Yamba Coach Stop Claude St.
- Duration20h 50m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$170($115)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Airlie Beach and Yamba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Airlie Beach to Yamba by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$170 ($115) and will take around 20h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$445 ($300).
The distance between Airlie Beach and Yamba is around 1,298km (806 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,121km (697 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Airlie Beach and Yamba by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Airlie Beach to Yamba is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx A$445 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Airlie Beach and Yamba, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$170 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Airlie Beach and Yamba. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Airlie Beach and Yamba. It typically takes around 23h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Airlie Beach to Yamba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane and King George Square 2A. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 50m.
Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Airlie Beach and Yamba. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 50m 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 Yamba. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Yamba is Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) which is approximately 70km (43 miles) from Yamba. Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) 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 Yamba. The distance is around 1,378km (856 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Airlie Beach to Yamba is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around A$445 ($300).
Compare travel optionsbetween Airlie Beach and Yamba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 6h 45m | A$445($300) | once daily | 2,271km (1,411 miles) |
| Fly to Coffs Harbour (CFS), Bus | 6h 50m | A$415($280) | once daily | 2,149km (1,336 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 7h 30m | A$385($260) | once daily | 1,438km (893 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 7h 50m | A$345($230) | twice daily | 1,310km (814 miles) |
| Fly to Brisbane (BNE), train and bus | 8h 15m | A$505($340) | twice daily | 1,298km (806 miles) |
Bus | 23h 50m | A$250($165) | once daily | 1,617km (1,005 miles) |
Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus + 2 similar | 20h 50m | A$170($115) | 5 times a week | 1,449km (900 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 20h 55m | A$185($125) | 5 times a week | 1,401km (871 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 23h 55m | A$245($165) | once daily | 1,595km (991 miles) |
Drive | 17h 55m | A$260($175) | on demand | 1,378km (856 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Airlie Beach and Yamba
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Link Airways
Regional Express
Bus companies
Busways
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Airports near Yamba
The following major airports near Yamba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Yamba
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Yamba
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 142km (89 miles) from Yamba