How to travel from Byron Bay to Healesville, Australia
The distance between Byron Bay and Healesville is around 1,399km (870 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Byron Bay to Healesville by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Healesville → Byron Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale.
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical costA$460($310)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sydney then Melbourne and then to Maroondah Hwy/Green St.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$280($190)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Casino Station Coach Bay then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Lilydale.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$190($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Byron Bay and Healesville
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Byron Bay to Healesville by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$185 ($125) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$460 ($310).
The distance between Byron Bay and Healesville is around 1,399km (870 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,251km (777 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Byron Bay and Healesville by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Byron Bay to Healesville is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx A$460 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Byron Bay and Healesville, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$185 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Byron Bay and Healesville. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Byron Bay and Healesville. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Byron Bay to Healesville. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney and Melbourne. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express and Metropolitan buses run regular bus services between Byron Bay and Healesville. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Byron Bay to Healesville. We recommend that you fly from Ballina (BNK) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale. instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Healesville is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Healesville. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) 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 Healesville. The distance is around 1,577km (980 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Byron Bay to Healesville is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around A$460 ($310).
Compare travel optionsbetween Byron Bay and Healesville
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 5h 20m | A$460($310) | every 4 hours | 1,399km (870 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 25m | A$370($250) | 4 times a day | 1,489km (925 miles) |
| Bus to Gold Coast Airport, plane and train | 5h 45m | A$450($305) | 4 times a day | 1,574km (978 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 6h 30m | A$420($280) | 4 times a day | 1,526km (948 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane International Airport, plane and train | 7h 40m | A$385($260) | every 20 mins | 1,650km (1,026 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 2h | A$280($190) | once daily | 1,848km (1,149 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 1h | A$190($125) | once daily | 1,891km (1,175 miles) |
| Bus to Casino Station, Coach Bay, train | 1 day 2h | A$190($130) | once daily | 1,909km (1,186 miles) |
| Bus to Sydney, train | 1 day 2h | A$185($125) | once daily | 1,868km (1,161 miles) |
Drive | 16h 50m | A$300($200) | on demand | 1,577km (980 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Byron Bay and Healesville
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
Metro Trains Melbourne
NSW TrainLink XPT
Airports near Healesville
The following major airports near Healesville offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Healesville
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Healesville
Albury Airport (ABX)
- Distance
- 217km (135 miles) from Healesville