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.
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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Take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Ballina (BNK).
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Take the bus to Byron Bay.
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Take the train to Casino Station then take the bus to Byron Bay Interchange Stand C.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 5hrs | A$160($110) | hourly | 820km (510 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | A$165($110) | twice daily | 920km (571 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 4h 55m | A$195($130) | twice daily | 822km (511 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10h 35m | A$120($80) | once daily | 686km (426 miles) |
Bus to Byron Bay | 12h 20m | A$105($70) | once daily | 724km (450 miles) |
Train and Bus | 10h 25m | A$100($67) | 4 times a day | 721km (448 miles) |
Drive | 6h 50m | A$83($56) | on demand | 619km (385 miles) |
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The following major airports near Byron Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.