How to travel from Newcastle to Byron Bay, Australia

The distance between Newcastle and Byron Bay is around 619km (385 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Newcastle to Byron Bay by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Ballina (BNK).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$160($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Byron Bay.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$120($80)
Operated byGreyhound Australia+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Casino Station then take the bus to Byron Bay Interchange Stand C.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    A$100($67)
Operated by

NSW TrainLink

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Drive

Drive to Byron Bay.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance619km (385 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle and Byron Bay

There are several options for getting from Newcastle to Byron Bay by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$100 ($67) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$165 ($110).

The distance between Newcastle and Byron Bay is around 619km (385 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 506km (315 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Newcastle and Byron Bay by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newcastle to Byron Bay is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx A$165 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle and Byron Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$100 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Newcastle and Byron Bay. We recommend that you take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Newcastle and Byron Bay. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Newcastle and Byron Bay with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 35m.

Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Newcastle and Byron Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle to Byron Bay. We recommend that you take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Newcastle and Byron Bay. The distance is around 619km (385 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle to Byron Bay is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around A$160 ($110).

How do I get from Newcastle to Byron Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle and Byron Bay

Transport options from Newcastle to Byron Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5hrs
A$160($110)
hourly820km (510 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 55m
A$165($110)
twice daily920km (571 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 55m
A$195($130)
twice daily822km (511 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 35m
A$120($80)
once daily686km (426 miles)
Bus to Byron Bay12h 20m
A$105($70)
once daily724km (450 miles)
Train and Bus
10h 25m
A$100($67)
4 times a day721km (448 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
A$83($56)
on demand619km (385 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