How to travel from Echuca to Byron Bay, Australia
The distance between Echuca and Byron Bay is around 1,440km (895 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 60m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Echuca to Byron Bay by train, plane, 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 → Echuca if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Bendigo, Fly
Take the train to Bendigo then fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Ballina (BNK).
- Duration5h 60m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical costA$640($430)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Albury then Sydney and then to Byron Bay.
- Duration23h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$260($175)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Benalla then take the train to Central Station and then to Casino Station then take the bus to Byron Bay Interchange Stand C.
- Duration23h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$180($120)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Echuca and Byron Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Echuca to Byron Bay by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$175 ($115) and will take around 24h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$640 ($430).
The distance between Echuca and Byron Bay is around 1,440km (895 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,176km (731 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Echuca and Byron Bay by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Echuca to Byron Bay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx A$640 ($430).
The cheapest way to travel between Echuca and Byron Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$175 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Echuca and Byron Bay. We recommend that you take the train to Bendigo then fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 5h 60m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Echuca and Byron Bay. It typically takes around 23h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Echuca to Byron Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 50m.
V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Echuca and Byron Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Echuca to Byron Bay. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 6h 25m.
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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Echuca and Byron Bay. The distance is around 1,530km (951 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Echuca to Byron Bay is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around A$465 ($315).
Compare travel optionsbetween Echuca and Byron Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Bendigo, Fly + 5 similar | 5h 60m | A$640($430) | once daily | 1,440km (895 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 25m | A$465($315) | once daily | 1,539km (956 miles) |
| Train to Bendigo, plane and bus | 6h 10m | A$730($490) | once daily | 1,539km (956 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 35m | A$380($255) | once daily | 1,628km (1,011 miles) |
| Train to Footscray, plane and bus | 7h 10m | A$475($320) | once daily | 1,744km (1,083 miles) |
| Train to Sunbury, plane and bus | 8h 45m | A$380($255) | once daily | 1,798km (1,117 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 23h 50m | A$260($175) | once daily | 1,714km (1,065 miles) |
| Bus via Albury | 24h 35m | A$175($115) | 4 times a week | 1,640km (1,019 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 23h 30m | A$180($120) | once daily | 1,758km (1,092 miles) |
| Bus to Wangaratta, train | 23h 30m | A$185($125) | once daily | 1,759km (1,093 miles) |
Drive | 16h 30m | A$290($195) | on demand | 1,530km (951 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Echuca and Byron Bay
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
V/Line
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Airports near Byron Bay
The following major airports near Byron Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
- Distance
- 22km (14 miles) from Byron Bay
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Byron Bay
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 147km (91 miles) from Byron Bay