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.
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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Fly from Mildura (MQL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Varsity Lakes station platform 2 then take the bus to Byron Bay.
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Take the bus to Cootamundra Station Coach Bay 3, West Row after London Cct then Sydney and then to Byron Bay.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Train and Bus | 7h 10m | A$685($460) | 4 times a week | 2,039km (1,267 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | A$250($170) | once daily | 1,973km (1,226 miles) |
Bus via Swan Hill | 1 day 5h | A$350($235) | once daily | 2,093km (1,300 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | A$240($160) | once daily | 1,961km (1,218 miles) |
Bus to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, train | 1 day 5h | A$295($195) | twice a week | 2,294km (1,425 miles) |
Drive | 18h 35m | A$215($145) | on demand | 1,611km (1,001 miles) |
Byron Bay Express
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The following major airports near Byron Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.