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.
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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Take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Gold Coast (OOL) then take the bus to Byron Bay.
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Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St and then to Byron Bay.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 3hrs | A$275($185) | 4 times a day | 654km (406 miles) |
Bus to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, Fly | 3h 10m | A$450($305) | every 4 hours | 553km (344 miles) |
Bus to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, plane | 5h 15m | A$235($155) | once daily | 847km (527 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 20m | A$225($155) | every 4 hours | 889km (552 miles) |
Bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, train and plane | 6h 30m | A$230($155) | 4 times a day | 988km (614 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 20m | A$120($81) | once daily | 760km (472 miles) |
Bus via Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St | 12h 40m | A$89($60) | once daily | 757km (471 miles) |
Bus and Train | 11h 50m | A$100($67) | once daily | 784km (487 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | A$120($80) | on demand | 626km (389 miles) |
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The following major airports near Byron Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.