How to travel from Byron Bay to Bathurst, Australia
The distance between Byron Bay and Bathurst is around 4,073km (2,531 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Byron Bay to Bathurst 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 Bathurst → Byron Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Albany (ALH).
- Duration8h 35m
- Flight time7h 30m
- Typical costA$1,250($840)
Qantas
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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 23h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$970($655)
Multiple operators
Drive
Drive to Campbell Rd After Bathhurst St.
- Duration1 day 21h
- Distance4,253km (2,643 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Byron Bay and Bathurst
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Byron Bay to Bathurst by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$695 ($465) and will take around 15h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$880 ($590).
The distance between Byron Bay and Bathurst is around 4,073km (2,531 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 655km (407 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Byron Bay and Bathurst 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 Bathurst is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx A$880 ($590).
The cheapest way to travel between Byron Bay and Bathurst, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$695 ($465) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Byron Bay and Bathurst. 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 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Byron Bay and Bathurst. 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 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Byron Bay and Bathurst. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Albany (ALH) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 7h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Byron Bay to Bathurst. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 8h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Byron Bay to Bathurst typically takes around 7h 30m. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and and arrive into Albany (ALH).
The closest major airport to Bathurst is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Bathurst. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Bathurst. 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 Bathurst is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around A$880 ($590).
Compare travel optionsbetween Byron Bay and Bathurst
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 6 similar | 8h 35m | A$1,250($840) | every 4 hours | 4,308km (2,677 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 7h 40m | A$880($590) | 4 times a day | 4,073km (2,531 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane International Airport, Fly | 9h 55m | A$1,575($1,060) | every 20 mins | 4,172km (2,592 miles) |
| Bus to Gold Coast Airport, plane | 12h 55m | A$800($540) | once daily | 4,119km (2,560 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 15hrs | A$770($520) | once daily | 4,485km (2,787 miles) |
| Bus to Gold Coast Airport, plane | 15hrs | A$805($540) | once daily | 4,575km (2,843 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane International Airport, plane | 15h 35m | A$695($465) | once daily | 4,218km (2,621 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 23h | 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 Byron Bay and Bathurst
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Transwa
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Bathurst
The following major airports near Bathurst offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Orange Airport (OAG)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Bathurst
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 159km (99 miles) from Bathurst
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 214km (133 miles) from Bathurst