How to travel from Daylesford to Yamba, Australia
The distance between Daylesford and Yamba is around 1,378km (856 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Daylesford to Yamba by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Yamba → Daylesford if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA.
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costA$465($310)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then Sydney and then to Yamba YHA.
- Duration24h 20m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$265($180)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Southern Cross then take the bus to Parramatta and then to MacLean.
- Duration23h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$160($110)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daylesford and Yamba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Daylesford to Yamba by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$160 ($110) and will take around 23h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$465 ($310).
The distance between Daylesford and Yamba is around 1,378km (856 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,225km (761 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Daylesford and Yamba by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Daylesford to Yamba is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx A$465 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Daylesford and Yamba, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$160 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Daylesford and Yamba. We recommend that you fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 6hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daylesford and Yamba. It typically takes around 24h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Daylesford to Yamba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ballan Station/Atkinson St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 20m.
V/Line, Greyhound Australia and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Daylesford and Yamba. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daylesford to Yamba. We recommend that you fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Yamba is Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) which is approximately 70km (43 miles) from Yamba. Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) 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 Daylesford and Yamba. The distance is around 1,529km (950 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daylesford to Yamba is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around A$465 ($310).
Compare travel optionsbetween Daylesford and Yamba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 6hrs | A$465($310) | 5 times a week | 1,486km (923 miles) |
| Fly to Coffs Harbour (CFS), Bus | 6hrs | A$600($405) | 5 times a week | 1,378km (856 miles) |
| Fly to Ballina (BNK), Bus | 6h 55m | A$635($430) | once daily | 1,492km (927 miles) |
| Fly to Gold Coast (OOL), bus | 7h 20m | A$405($270) | 5 times a week | 1,642km (1,020 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 55m | A$480($325) | 5 times a week | 1,740km (1,081 miles) |
Bus | 24h 20m | A$265($180) | 5 times a week | 1,774km (1,103 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 23h 40m | A$160($110) | 4 times a week | 1,681km (1,044 miles) |
| Train to Southern Cross, bus | 24h 15m | A$180($120) | 5 times a week | 1,811km (1,126 miles) |
| Train to Southern Cross, bus | 24h 20m | A$180($120) | 5 times a week | 1,811km (1,126 miles) |
Drive | 16h 25m | A$290($195) | on demand | 1,529km (950 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Daylesford and Yamba
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Airports near Yamba
The following major airports near Yamba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Yamba
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Yamba
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 142km (89 miles) from Yamba