The distance between Alice Springs and Byron Bay is around 2,170km (1,348 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Alice Springs 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 → Alice Springs if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Ballina (BNK).
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Take the bus to Adelaide, Albury then Sydney and then to Byron Bay.
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Take the train to Adelaide Parklands, Mount Victoria then Strathfield 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 Alice Springs to Byron Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$310 ($210) and will take around 3 days 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$470 ($315).
The distance between Alice Springs and Byron Bay is around 2,170km (1,348 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,042km (1,269 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Alice Springs and Byron Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Byron Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx A$470 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Byron Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$310 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Byron Bay. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alice Springs and Byron Bay. It typically takes around 2 days 6h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Byron Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Albury and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 6h.
Greyhound Australia, V-Line and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Byron Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Byron Bay. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Ballina (BNK) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Byron Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Alice Springs to Byron Bay typically takes around 4h 25m. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) 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 Alice Springs and Byron Bay. The distance is around 3,135km (1,948 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Byron Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around A$470 ($315).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 5h 40m | A$520($350) | hourly | 2,681km (1,666 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 5h 20m | A$470($315) | twice daily | 2,781km (1,728 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 6h 20m | A$760($510) | twice daily | 2,170km (1,348 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 6h | A$655($440) | once daily | 3,929km (2,442 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 2 days 11h | A$1,035($695) | once a week | 4,100km (2,547 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 8h | A$310($210) | once a week | 4,349km (2,702 miles) |
Train to Adelaide Parklands, bus | 3 days 12h | A$555($375) | once a week | 4,351km (2,703 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 7h | A$415($280) | on demand | 3,135km (1,948 miles) |
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Great Southern Rail - The Ghan
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
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NSW TrainLink
Byron Bay Express
V-Line
Firefly Express
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The following major airports near Byron Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.