How to travel from Brisbane to Byron Bay, Australia
The distance between Brisbane and Byron Bay is around 166km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Brisbane to Byron Bay by 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 → Brisbane if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to Byron Bay.
- Duration3h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$36($24)
+ 1 othersTrain and Bus
Take the train to Varsity Lakes station platform 2 then take the bus to Byron Bay.
- Duration2h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$49($33)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brisbane and Byron Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Brisbane to Byron Bay by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$36 ($24) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$22 ($15).
The distance between Brisbane and Byron Bay is around 166km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 144km (89 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Brisbane and Byron Bay by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brisbane to Byron Bay is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx A$22 ($15).
The cheapest way to travel between Brisbane and Byron Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$36 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Brisbane and Byron Bay. We recommend that you drive to Byron Bay. instead which will take 1h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brisbane and Byron Bay. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Brisbane and Byron Bay with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 30m.
Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Brisbane and Byron Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brisbane to Byron Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Brisbane and Byron Bay. The distance is around 166km (103 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brisbane to Byron Bay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around A$36 ($24).
Compare travel optionsbetween Brisbane and Byron Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 3h 30m | A$36($24) | twice daily | 173km (107 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2h 35m | A$49($33) | twice daily | 173km (108 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | A$22($15) | on demand | 166km (103 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Brisbane and Byron Bay
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Byron Bay Express
Train operators
TRANSLink QLD
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