The distance between Hervey Bay and Byron Bay is around 444km (276 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Hervey Bay to Byron Bay by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Byron Bay → Hervey Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Ballina (BNK).
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Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Byron Bay.
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Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then take the bus to Byron Bay.
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There are several options for getting from Hervey Bay to Byron Bay by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$88 ($59) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$560 ($375).
The distance between Hervey Bay and Byron Bay is around 444km (276 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 380km (236 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Hervey Bay and Byron Bay by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hervey Bay to Byron Bay is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx A$560 ($375).
The cheapest way to travel between Hervey Bay and Byron Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$88 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Hervey Bay and Byron Bay. We recommend that you fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hervey Bay and Byron Bay. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hervey Bay to Byron Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Central Ave at Stockland Hervey Bay, Brisbane and King George Square 2A. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Wide Bay Transit and Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus run regular bus services between Hervey Bay and Byron Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Hervey Bay and Byron Bay. Flights depart from Hervey Bay (HVB) and arrive at Ballina (BNK) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Hervey Bay to Byron Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Hervey Bay to Byron Bay typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Hervey Bay (HVB) 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 Hervey Bay and Byron Bay. The distance is around 450km (280 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hervey Bay to Byron Bay is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around A$165 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 4h 10m | A$560($375) | every 4 hours | 1,643km (1,021 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4h 10m | A$445($300) | once daily | 444km (276 miles) |
Fly to Gold Coast (OOL), Bus | 4h 15m | A$365($245) | 4 times a day | 1,743km (1,083 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 8h 50m | A$105($70) | once daily | 588km (365 miles) |
Bus via Service Rd at Alice Street | 10h 25m | A$125($85) | once daily | 599km (372 miles) |
Bus via Service Rd at Alice Street | 12hrs | A$88($59) | once daily | 632km (393 miles) |
Train to Brisbane Roma Street, Bus + 1 similar | 7hrs | A$88($59) | once daily | 471km (293 miles) |
Train and Bus | 7h 50m | A$165($110) | twice daily | 484km (301 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | A$86($58) | on demand | 450km (280 miles) |
Byron Bay Express
Premier Motor Service
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Queensland Rail Travel
Translink QLD
Qantas
The following major airports near Byron Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.