The distance between Albury and Byron Bay is around 1,103km (685 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Albury 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.
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Fly from Albury (ABX) to Ballina (BNK).
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Take the bus to Sydney and then to Byron Bay.
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Take the train to Central Station and then to Casino Station then take the bus to Byron Bay Interchange Stand C.
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There are several options for getting from Albury to Byron Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$170 ($115) and will take around 21h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$350 ($235).
The distance between Albury and Byron Bay is around 1,103km (685 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,038km (645 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Albury and Byron Bay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albury to Byron Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx A$350 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Byron Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$170 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Albury and Byron Bay. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Byron Bay. It typically takes around 20h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Byron Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 45m.
Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Albury and Byron Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Albury and Byron Bay. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and arrive at Ballina (BNK) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Albury to Byron Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Albury to Byron Bay typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and and arrive into Ballina (BNK).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Albury and Byron Bay. The distance is around 1,287km (799 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Byron Bay is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around A$405 ($270).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 3h 55m | A$405($270) | hourly | 1,103km (685 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 3h 35m | A$350($235) | twice daily | 1,202km (747 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 30m | A$510($345) | twice daily | 1,320km (820 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 20h 45m | A$260($175) | once daily | 1,467km (912 miles) |
Bus via Parramatta | 21h 30m | A$170($115) | 4 times a week | 1,393km (866 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 20h 40m | A$180($120) | once daily | 1,516km (942 miles) |
Train to Central Station, bus | 20h 45m | A$180($120) | once daily | 1,516km (942 miles) |
Drive | 13h 45m | A$170($115) | on demand | 1,287km (799 miles) |
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The following major airports near Byron Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.