How to travel from Bathurst to Byron Bay, Australia
The distance between Bathurst and Byron Bay is around 4,073km (2,531 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bathurst 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 → Bathurst if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Ballina (BNK).
- Duration7h 35m
- Flight time6h 35m
- Typical costA$1,100($740)
Regional Express
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Sydney Central Station then take the bus to Byron Bay.
- Duration3 days 22h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$970($655)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bathurst and Byron Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bathurst to Byron Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$800 ($540) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$805 ($540).
The distance between Bathurst and Byron Bay is around 4,073km (2,531 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 655km (407 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Bathurst and Byron Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 21h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bathurst to Byron Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx A$805 ($540).
The cheapest way to travel between Bathurst and Byron Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$800 ($540) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bathurst and Byron Bay. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bathurst and Byron Bay. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bathurst and Byron Bay. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Ballina (BNK) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 6h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Bathurst to Byron Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 7h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bathurst to Byron Bay typically takes around 6h 35m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) 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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Bathurst and Byron Bay. The distance is around 4,253km (2,643 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 21h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bathurst to Byron Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$805 ($540).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bathurst and Byron Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 7h 35m | A$1,100($740) | every 4 hours | 4,309km (2,677 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 40m | A$805($540) | 4 times a day | 4,073km (2,531 miles) |
| Fly to Brisbane (BNE), Bus | 8h 40m | A$1,045($700) | once daily | 4,180km (2,597 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 12hrs | A$800($540) | once daily | 4,119km (2,559 miles) |
| Bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale, Fly | 13hrs | A$815($545) | once daily | 4,355km (2,706 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 22h | A$970($655) | once a week | 5,216km (3,241 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 21h | A$805($540) | on demand | 4,253km (2,643 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bathurst and Byron Bay
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Transwa
Premier Motor Service
Airports near Byron Bay
The following major airports near Byron Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
- Distance
- 22km (14 miles) from Byron Bay
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Byron Bay
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 147km (91 miles) from Byron Bay