How to travel from Hervey Bay to Byron Bay, Australia

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.

9 routes found

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.

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Fly

Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Ballina (BNK).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$560($375)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Byron Bay.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$105($70)

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Train to Brisbane Roma Street, Bus

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then take the bus to Byron Bay.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$88($59)
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Drive

Drive to Byron Bay.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance450km (280 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hervey Bay and Byron Bay

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hervey Bay and Byron Bay

Transport options from Hervey Bay to Byron Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 10m
A$560($375)
every 4 hours1,643km (1,021 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 10m
A$445($300)
once daily444km (276 miles)
Fly to Gold Coast (OOL), Bus4h 15m
A$365($245)
4 times a day1,743km (1,083 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
8h 50m
A$105($70)
once daily588km (365 miles)
Bus via Service Rd at Alice Street10h 25m
A$125($85)
once daily599km (372 miles)
Bus via Service Rd at Alice Street12hrs
A$88($59)
once daily632km (393 miles)
Train to Brisbane Roma Street, Bus + 1 similar
7hrs
A$88($59)
once daily471km (293 miles)
Train and Bus7h 50m
A$165($110)
twice daily484km (301 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
A$86($58)
on demand450km (280 miles)

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Airports near Byron Bay

The following major airports near Byron Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

BNK
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Byron Bay
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Byron Bay
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
147km (91 miles) from Byron Bay