The distance between Apollo Bay and Byron Bay is around 1,588km (987 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 60m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Apollo Bay to Byron Bay by bus, train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the bus to Byron Bay.
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Take the bus to Geelong, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Sydney and then to Byron Bay.
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Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Southern Cross then 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 Apollo Bay to Byron Bay by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$195 ($130) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$455 ($305).
The distance between Apollo Bay and Byron Bay is around 1,588km (987 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,451km (901 miles)
It takes around 6h 60m to get from Apollo Bay and Byron Bay by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Apollo Bay to Byron Bay is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 60m and will set you back approx A$455 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Apollo Bay and Byron Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$195 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Apollo Bay and Byron Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 6h 60m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Apollo Bay and Byron Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Apollo Bay to Byron Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geelong, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Sydney. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.
Public Transport Victoria, V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Apollo Bay and Byron Bay. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Apollo Bay to Byron Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 6h 60m.
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 Apollo Bay and Byron Bay. The distance is around 1,777km (1,104 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Apollo Bay to Byron Bay is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around A$455 ($305).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Train and Plane + 1 similar | 6h 60m | A$455($305) | every 20 mins | 1,635km (1,016 miles) |
Bus to Geelong, train and plane | 7h 35m | A$495($335) | every 20 mins | 1,588km (987 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 5h | A$290($195) | 5 times a week | 1,998km (1,242 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 3h | A$205($135) | once daily | 2,017km (1,253 miles) |
Bus to Geelong, train | 1 day 4h | A$205($135) | once daily | 2,017km (1,253 miles) |
Bus to Geelong, train | 1 day 5h | A$195($130) | once daily | 1,993km (1,239 miles) |
Drive | 19h 20m | A$335($225) | on demand | 1,777km (1,104 miles) |
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The following major airports near Byron Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.