How to travel from Byron Bay to Albany, Australia
The distance between Byron Bay and Albany is around 4,074km (2,531 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Byron Bay to Albany by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Albany → Byron Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Albany (ALH).
- Duration8h 15m
- Flight time7h 25m
- Typical costA$600($405)
+ 3 others5 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Sydney then take the train to Perth then take the bus to Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany.
- Duration3 days 22h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,185($800)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Byron Bay and Albany
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Byron Bay to Albany by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$485 ($325) and will take around 7h 30m.
The distance between Byron Bay and Albany is around 4,074km (2,531 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,430km (2,131 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Byron Bay and Albany by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 21h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Byron Bay to Albany is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx A$485 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Byron Bay and Albany, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$485 ($325) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Byron Bay and Albany. We recommend that you take the bus to Gold Coast Airport then fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 7h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Byron Bay and Albany. We recommend that you take the bus to Gold Coast Airport then fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 7h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Byron Bay and Albany. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Albany (ALH) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 7h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Byron Bay to Albany. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 8h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Byron Bay to Albany typically takes around 7h 25m. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and and arrive into Albany (ALH).
The closest major airport to Albany is Albany Airport (ALH) (ALH) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Albany. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) and Perth Airport (PER) (PER) 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 Byron Bay and Albany. 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 Byron Bay to Albany is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around A$485 ($325).
Compare travel optionsbetween Byron Bay and Albany
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 8h 15m | A$600($405) | every 3 hours | 4,308km (2,677 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 7h 30m | A$485($325) | twice daily | 4,074km (2,531 miles) |
| Bus to Gold Coast Airport, plane | 12h 20m | A$485($325) | once daily | 4,109km (2,553 miles) |
| Fly to Perth (PER), Bus | 13hrs | A$600($405) | once daily | 4,343km (2,699 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 13h 60m | A$570($385) | once daily | 4,483km (2,785 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 9h 45m | A$1,265($850) | twice daily | 4,197km (2,608 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 22h | A$1,185($800) | once a week | 5,607km (3,484 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 21h | A$565($380) | on demand | 4,253km (2,643 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Byron Bay and Albany
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
TransWA
Train operators
TRANSLink QLD
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
FlyPelican
Airports near Albany
The following major airports near Albany offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Albany Airport (ALH)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Albany
Busselton Airport (BQB)
- Distance
- 272km (169 miles) from Albany
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 387km (241 miles) from Albany