How to travel from Shoal Bay to Byron Bay, Australia

The distance between Shoal Bay and Byron Bay is around 553km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Shoal Bay to Byron Bay by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the bus to Byron Bay.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    A$275($185)
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Bus

Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St and then to Byron Bay.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$120($81)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lambton Rd Opp Hunter School Of The Performing Arts then take the train to Casino Station then take the bus to Byron Bay Interchange Stand C.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$100($67)
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Drive

Drive to Byron Bay.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance626km (389 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shoal Bay and Byron Bay

There are several options for getting from Shoal Bay to Byron Bay by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$89 ($60) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$275 ($185).

The distance between Shoal Bay and Byron Bay is around 553km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 474km (294 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Shoal Bay and Byron Bay by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shoal Bay to Byron Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx A$275 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Shoal Bay and Byron Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$89 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Shoal Bay and Byron Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shoal Bay and Byron Bay. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Shoal Bay to Byron Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St and Watt St Opp Customs House. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

Port Stephens Coaches, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Shoal Bay and Byron Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shoal Bay to Byron Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the bus to Byron Bay. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Shoal Bay and Byron Bay. The distance is around 626km (389 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shoal Bay to Byron Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around A$275 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shoal Bay and Byron Bay

Transport options from Shoal Bay to Byron Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
3hrs
A$275($185)
4 times a day654km (406 miles)
Bus to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, Fly3h 10m
A$450($305)
every 4 hours553km (344 miles)
Bus to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, plane5h 15m
A$235($155)
once daily847km (527 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 20m
A$225($155)
every 4 hours889km (552 miles)
Bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, train and plane6h 30m
A$230($155)
4 times a day988km (614 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 20m
A$120($81)
once daily760km (472 miles)
Bus via Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St12h 40m
A$89($60)
once daily757km (471 miles)
Bus and Train
11h 50m
A$100($67)
once daily784km (487 miles)
Drive
7hrs
A$120($80)
on demand626km (389 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