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.
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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Take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Ballina (BNK).
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Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal then Sydney and then to Byron Bay.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 50m | A$195($130) | twice daily | 1,561km (970 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 5m | A$195($130) | twice daily | 1,607km (999 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 2h | A$330($220) | 6 times a week | 1,910km (1,187 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 1h | A$230($155) | once daily | 1,934km (1,202 miles) |
Train to Southern Cross, bus | 1 day 1h | A$230($155) | once daily | 1,934km (1,202 miles) |
Train to Southern Cross, bus | 1 day 2h | A$200($135) | 4 times a week | 1,819km (1,130 miles) |
Drive | 17h 60m | A$225($150) | on demand | 1,694km (1,053 miles) |
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Regional Express
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Byron Bay Express
Firefly Express
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The following major airports near Byron Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.