How to travel from Rockhampton to Byron Bay, Australia

The distance between Rockhampton and Byron Bay is around 711km (442 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rockhampton 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 Rockhampton (ROK) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Varsity Lakes station platform 2 then take the bus to Byron Bay.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$280($190)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Byron Bay.

  • Duration15h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$180($120)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Train to Landsborough, bus

Take the train to Landsborough then Central station platform 5 and then to Varsity Lakes station platform 2 then take the bus to Byron Bay.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$140($95)
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Byron Bay.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Distance782km (486 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rockhampton and Byron Bay

There are several options for getting from Rockhampton to Byron Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around A$85 ($57) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$280 ($190).

The distance between Rockhampton and Byron Bay is around 711km (442 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 663km (412 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Rockhampton and Byron Bay by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rockhampton to Byron Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$280 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Rockhampton and Byron Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$85 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rockhampton and Byron Bay. We recommend that you fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Varsity Lakes station platform 2 then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rockhampton and Byron Bay. It typically takes around 15h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rockhampton to Byron Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 45m.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and Bus Queensland run regular bus services between Rockhampton and Byron Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rockhampton to Byron Bay. We recommend that you fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Varsity Lakes station platform 2 then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Rockhampton and Byron Bay. The distance is around 782km (486 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rockhampton to Byron Bay is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around A$280 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rockhampton and Byron Bay

Transport options from Rockhampton to Byron Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
A$280($190)
twice daily713km (443 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 50m
A$85($57)
twice daily711km (442 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 45m
A$180($120)
once daily1,014km (630 miles)
Bus via Jondaryan16h 35m
A$200($135)
3 times a week1,030km (640 miles)
Train to Landsborough, bus + 1 similar
10h 35m
A$140($95)
once daily798km (496 miles)
Train and Bus11h 15m
A$130($86)
once daily817km (508 miles)
Drive
9h 45m
A$105($70)
on demand782km (486 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