How to travel from Mildura to Byron Bay, Australia

The distance between Mildura and Byron Bay is around 1,611km (1,001 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 7h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Mildura to Byron Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Mildura (MQL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Varsity Lakes station platform 2 then take the bus to Byron Bay.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$685($460)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3, West Row after London Cct then Sydney and then to Byron Bay.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$250($170)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3 then take the train to Central Station and then to Casino Station then take the bus to Byron Bay Interchange Stand C.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$240($160)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Byron Bay.

  • Duration18h 35m
  • Distance1,611km (1,001 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mildura and Byron Bay

There are several options for getting from Mildura to Byron Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$240 ($160) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$685 ($460).

The distance between Mildura and Byron Bay is around 1,611km (1,001 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,248km (775 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Mildura and Byron Bay by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mildura to Byron Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx A$685 ($460).

The cheapest way to travel between Mildura and Byron Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$240 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mildura and Byron Bay. We recommend that you fly from Mildura (MQL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Varsity Lakes station platform 2 then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 7h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mildura and Byron Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mildura to Byron Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3, West Row after London Cct and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

NSW TrainLink, Murrays Coaches, Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, V-Line and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Mildura and Byron Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mildura to Byron Bay. We recommend that you fly from Mildura (MQL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Varsity Lakes station platform 2 then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 7h 10m.

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 Mildura and Byron Bay. The distance is around 1,611km (1,001 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mildura to Byron Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around A$685 ($460).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mildura and Byron Bay

Transport options from Mildura to Byron Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus
7h 10m
A$685($460)
4 times a week2,039km (1,267 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 4h
A$250($170)
once daily1,973km (1,226 miles)
Bus via Swan Hill1 day 5h
A$350($235)
once daily2,093km (1,300 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 2h
A$240($160)
once daily1,961km (1,218 miles)
Bus to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, train1 day 5h
A$295($195)
twice a week2,294km (1,425 miles)
Drive
18h 35m
A$215($145)
on demand1,611km (1,001 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