How to travel from Ballarat to Byron Bay, Australia

The distance between Ballarat and Byron Bay is around 1,561km (970 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Ballarat to Byron Bay by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Ballina (BNK).

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$195($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal then Sydney and then to Byron Bay.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$330($220)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Casino Station then take the bus to Byron Bay Interchange Stand C.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$230($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Byron Bay.

  • Duration17h 60m
  • Distance1,694km (1,053 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Byron Bay

There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Byron Bay by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$195 ($130) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$195 ($130).

The distance between Ballarat and Byron Bay is around 1,561km (970 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,343km (835 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Ballarat and Byron Bay by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Byron Bay is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx A$195 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Byron Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$195 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballarat and Byron Bay. We recommend that you take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 5h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballarat and Byron Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Byron Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Sydney. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

V-Line, Firefly Express and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Ballarat and Byron Bay. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Byron Bay. We recommend that you take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 5h 5m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ballarat and Byron Bay. The distance is around 1,694km (1,053 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Byron Bay is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around A$195 ($130).

How do I get from Ballarat to Byron Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Byron Bay

Transport options from Ballarat to Byron Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 50m
A$195($130)
twice daily1,561km (970 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 5m
A$195($130)
twice daily1,607km (999 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
A$330($220)
6 times a week1,910km (1,187 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
1 day 1h
A$230($155)
once daily1,934km (1,202 miles)
Train to Southern Cross, bus1 day 1h
A$230($155)
once daily1,934km (1,202 miles)
Train to Southern Cross, bus1 day 2h
A$200($135)
4 times a week1,819km (1,130 miles)
Drive
17h 60m
A$225($150)
on demand1,694km (1,053 miles)

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Airports near Byron Bay

The following major airports near Byron Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

BNK
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Byron Bay
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Byron Bay
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
147km (91 miles) from Byron Bay