The distance between Canberra and Byron Bay is around 1,020km (634 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Canberra to Byron Bay 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 Byron Bay → Canberra if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Canberra (CBR) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Varsity Lakes station platform 2 then take the bus to Byron Bay.
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Take the bus to Central Station and then to Byron Bay.
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Take the bus to Sydney then take the train to Casino Station then take the bus to Byron Bay Interchange Stand C.
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There are several options for getting from Canberra to Byron Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$155 ($105) and will take around 17h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$520 ($350).
The distance between Canberra and Byron Bay is around 1,020km (634 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 853km (530 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Canberra and Byron Bay by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Canberra to Byron Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx A$520 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Canberra and Byron Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$155 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Canberra and Byron Bay. We recommend that you fly from Canberra (CBR) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Varsity Lakes station platform 2 then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Canberra and Byron Bay. It typically takes around 16h 35m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Canberra to Byron Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Central Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 16h 35m.
Murrays Coaches, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Canberra and Byron Bay. Buses run twice a week and take around 16h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canberra to Byron Bay. We recommend that you fly from Canberra (CBR) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Varsity Lakes station platform 2 then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Byron Bay is Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Byron Bay. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Canberra and Byron Bay. The distance is around 1,020km (634 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canberra to Byron Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around A$520 ($350).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Train and Bus | 5h 20m | A$520($350) | twice daily | 1,154km (717 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 16h 35m | A$210($140) | twice a week | 1,130km (702 miles) |
Bus via Sydney | 17h 35m | A$155($105) | once daily | 1,140km (708 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 16h 20m | A$165($110) | 4 times a day | 1,165km (724 miles) |
Train and Bus | 16h 60m | A$165($110) | 4 times a day | 1,201km (746 miles) |
Drive | 11h 5m | A$135($90) | on demand | 1,020km (634 miles) |
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Regional Express
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Byron Bay Express
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Premier Motor Service
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The following major airports near Byron Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.