How to travel from Albury to Yamba, Australia
The distance between Albury and Yamba is around 1,048km (651 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Albury 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 → Albury if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Albury (ABX) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical costA$655($440)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sydney and then to Yamba YHA.
- Duration18h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$210($140)
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Central Station and then to Grafton Station then take the bus to Yamba Coach Stop Claude St.
- Duration19h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$140($95)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Yamba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albury to Yamba by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$135 ($90) and will take around 18h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$655 ($440).
The distance between Albury and Yamba is around 1,048km (651 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 952km (592 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Albury and Yamba by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albury to Yamba is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx A$655 ($440).
The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Yamba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$135 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albury and Yamba. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Yamba. It typically takes around 18h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Yamba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 10m.
Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Albury and Yamba. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albury to Yamba. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Albury and Yamba. The distance is around 1,187km (737 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Yamba is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around A$655 ($440).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Yamba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 40m | A$655($440) | once daily | 1,169km (726 miles) |
| Fly to Coffs Harbour (CFS), Bus | 4h 45m | A$685($460) | once daily | 1,048km (651 miles) |
| Fly to Gold Coast (OOL), bus | 6hrs | A$565($380) | once daily | 1,336km (830 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 18h 10m | A$210($140) | once daily | 1,333km (829 miles) |
| Bus via Parramatta | 18h 20m | A$135($90) | 4 times a week | 1,256km (780 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 19h 10m | A$140($95) | once daily | 1,394km (866 miles) |
| Train to Central Station, bus | 19h 15m | A$140($95) | once daily | 1,394km (866 miles) |
Drive | 12h 30m | A$225($150) | on demand | 1,187km (737 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albury and Yamba
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
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