The distance between Geelong and Byron Bay is around 1,425km (885 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Geelong to Byron Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Avalon (AVV) to Ballina (BNK).
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Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal then Sydney and then to Byron Bay.
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Take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Casino Station then take the bus to Byron Bay Interchange Stand C.
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There are several options for getting from Geelong to Byron Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$200 ($135) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$205 ($140).
The distance between Geelong and Byron Bay is around 1,425km (885 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,360km (845 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Geelong and Byron Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Geelong to Byron Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx A$205 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Geelong and Byron Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$200 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Geelong and Byron Bay. We recommend that you fly from Avalon (AVV) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Geelong and Byron Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Geelong to Byron Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
V-Line, Greyhound Australia and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Geelong and Byron Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Geelong and Byron Bay. Flights depart from Avalon (AVV) and arrive at Ballina (BNK) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Geelong to Byron Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Geelong to Byron Bay typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Avalon (AVV) and and arrive into Ballina (BNK).
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 Geelong and Byron Bay. The distance is around 1,664km (1,034 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geelong to Byron Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around A$205 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 55m | A$205($135) | hourly | 1,425km (885 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 3h 10m | A$205($140) | twice daily | 1,471km (914 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 2h | A$325($220) | once daily | 1,883km (1,170 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 1h | A$225($150) | once daily | 1,901km (1,181 miles) |
Train to Southern Cross, bus | 1 day 1h | A$225($150) | once daily | 1,901km (1,181 miles) |
Train to Southern Cross, bus | 1 day 2h | A$200($135) | 4 times a week | 1,786km (1,110 miles) |
Drive | 17h 45m | A$220($150) | on demand | 1,664km (1,034 miles) |
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
V-Line
XPT
NSW TrainLink
Byron Bay Express
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
The following major airports near Byron Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.