How to travel from Byron Bay to Geraldton, Australia
The distance between Byron Bay and Geraldton is around 4,069km (2,528 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Byron Bay to Geraldton 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 Geraldton → Byron Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Geraldton (GET).
- Duration8h 25m
- Flight time7h 20m
- Typical costA$1,025($690)
Qantas
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Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train
Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Central Station and then to Perth then take the bus to Transwa Bay Transwa Geraldton.
- Duration3 days 22h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$950($640)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Byron Bay and Geraldton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Byron Bay to Geraldton by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$745 ($500) and will take around 7h 30m.
The distance between Byron Bay and Geraldton is around 4,069km (2,528 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,786km (2,353 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Byron Bay and Geraldton by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Byron Bay to Geraldton is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx A$745 ($500).
The cheapest way to travel between Byron Bay and Geraldton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$745 ($500) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Byron Bay and Geraldton. We recommend that you take the bus to Gold Coast Airport then fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Geraldton (GET). instead which will take 7h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Byron Bay and Geraldton. We recommend that you take the bus to Gold Coast Airport then fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Geraldton (GET). instead which will take 7h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Byron Bay and Geraldton. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Geraldton (GET) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 7h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Byron Bay to Geraldton. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 8h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Byron Bay to Geraldton typically takes around 7h 20m. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and and arrive into Geraldton (GET).
The closest major airport to Geraldton is Geraldton Airport (GET) (GET) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Geraldton. Shark Bay Airport (MJK) (MJK) 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 Geraldton. The distance is around 4,582km (2,847 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Byron Bay to Geraldton is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around A$745 ($500).
Compare travel optionsbetween Byron Bay and Geraldton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 8h 25m | A$1,025($690) | every 4 hours | 4,304km (2,674 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 7h 30m | A$745($500) | 4 times a day | 4,069km (2,528 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane International Airport, Fly | 9h 45m | A$1,355($910) | every 20 mins | 4,168km (2,590 miles) |
Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train + 1 similar | 3 days 22h | A$950($640) | once a week | 5,270km (3,275 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 3 days 23h | A$1,035($700) | once a week | 5,234km (3,252 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 1h | A$865($580) | on demand | 4,582km (2,847 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Byron Bay and Geraldton
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Premier Motor Service
Integrity Coach Lines
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Geraldton
The following major airports near Geraldton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Geraldton Airport (GET)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Geraldton
Shark Bay Airport (MJK)
- Distance
- 336km (209 miles) from Geraldton
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 375km (233 miles) from Geraldton