How to travel from Byron Bay to Esperance, Australia
The distance between Byron Bay and Esperance is around 3,794km (2,357 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Byron Bay to Esperance 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 Esperance → Byron Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Esperance (EPR).
- Duration8h 45m
- Flight time7h 50m
- Typical costA$610($410)
+ 3 others3 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 Transwa Bay Transwa Esperance.
- Duration4 days 2h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,205($810)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Byron Bay and Esperance
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Byron Bay to Esperance by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$495 ($335) and will take around 8hrs.
The distance between Byron Bay and Esperance is around 3,794km (2,357 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,058km (1,900 miles)
It takes around 8hrs to get from Byron Bay and Esperance by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 16h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Byron Bay to Esperance is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8hrs and will set you back approx A$495 ($335).
The cheapest way to travel between Byron Bay and Esperance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$495 ($335) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Byron Bay and Esperance. We recommend that you take the bus to Gold Coast Airport then fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Esperance (EPR). instead which will take 8hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Byron Bay and Esperance. We recommend that you take the bus to Gold Coast Airport then fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Esperance (EPR). instead which will take 8hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Byron Bay and Esperance. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Esperance (EPR) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 7h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Byron Bay to Esperance. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 8h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Byron Bay to Esperance typically takes around 7h 50m. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and and arrive into Esperance (EPR).
The closest major airport to Esperance is Esperance Airport (EPR) (EPR) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Esperance. Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI) (KGI) 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 Esperance. The distance is around 3,794km (2,357 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 16h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Byron Bay to Esperance is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around A$495 ($335).
Compare travel optionsbetween Byron Bay and Esperance
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 8h 45m | A$610($410) | every 3 hours | 4,523km (2,811 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 8hrs | A$495($335) | twice daily | 4,288km (2,665 miles) |
| Bus to Gold Coast Airport, plane | 12h 20m | A$830($560) | 3 times a week | 4,621km (2,871 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 10hrs | A$1,590($1,070) | twice daily | 4,412km (2,741 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4 days 2h | A$1,205($810) | once a week | 5,927km (3,683 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 16h | A$500($340) | on demand | 3,794km (2,357 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Byron Bay and Esperance
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
TransWA
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
TRANSLink QLD
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Airports near Esperance
The following major airports near Esperance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Esperance Airport (EPR)
- Distance
- 20km (13 miles) from Esperance
Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI)
- Distance
- 344km (214 miles) from Esperance
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 594km (369 miles) from Esperance