How to travel from Roma to Byron Bay, Australia
The distance between Roma and Byron Bay is around 620km (385 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Roma to Byron Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Byron Bay → Roma if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Roma (RMA) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the bus to Byron Bay.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical costA$365($245)
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Bus
Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Byron Bay.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$95($63)
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Beenleigh station platform 1 then take the bus to Byron Bay.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$95($65)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Roma and Byron Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Roma to Byron Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$95 ($63) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$365 ($245).
The distance between Roma and Byron Bay is around 620km (385 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 529km (329 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Roma and Byron Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Roma to Byron Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx A$365 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Roma and Byron Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$95 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Roma and Byron Bay. We recommend that you fly from Roma (RMA) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Roma and Byron Bay. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Roma to Byron Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane and King George Square 2A. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.
Bus Queensland and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Roma 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 Roma to Byron Bay. We recommend that you fly from Roma (RMA) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Roma and Byron Bay. The distance is around 620km (385 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Roma to Byron Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around A$365 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Roma and Byron Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus | 4h 20m | A$365($245) | once daily | 631km (392 miles) |
Bus | 10h 35m | A$95($63) | once daily | 668km (415 miles) |
Bus and Train + 3 similar | 11h 55m | A$95($65) | once daily | 691km (429 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 14h 20m | A$100($68) | twice a week | 685km (426 miles) |
| Train to Brisbane Roma Street, Bus | 14h 50m | A$130($87) | twice a week | 677km (421 miles) |
| Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus | 15h 5m | A$115($78) | twice a week | 685km (426 miles) |
Drive | 6h 55m | A$115($79) | on demand | 620km (385 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Roma and Byron Bay
Bus companies
Bus Queensland
Premier Motor Service
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Byron Bay Express
Airlines
Regional Express
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Airports near Byron Bay
The following major airports near Byron Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
- Distance
- 22km (14 miles) from Byron Bay
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Byron Bay
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 147km (91 miles) from Byron Bay