How to travel from Strahan to Byron Bay, Australia
The distance between Strahan and Byron Bay is around 1,936km (1,203 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Strahan to Byron Bay by bus, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Byron Bay → Strahan if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Ballina (BNK).
- Duration8h 30m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical costA$350($235)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Byron Bay.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$645($435)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strahan and Byron Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Strahan to Byron Bay by bus, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$350 ($235) and will take around 8h 30m.
The distance between Strahan and Byron Bay is around 1,936km (1,203 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,677km (1,042 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Strahan and Byron Bay by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Strahan to Byron Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 30m and will set you back approx A$350 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Strahan and Byron Bay is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$350 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Strahan and Byron Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 8h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Strahan and Byron Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 8h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strahan to Byron Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 8h 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Strahan to Byron Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Burnie - Cattley St then fly from Burnie (BWT) to Ballina (BNK). instead which will take 8h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strahan to Byron Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around A$350 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Strahan and Byron Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 8h 30m | A$350($235) | 3 times a week | 1,936km (1,203 miles) |
| Bus to Burnie - Cattley St, plane | 8h 35m | A$400($270) | 3 times a week | 2,024km (1,258 miles) |
| Bus to Burnie - Cattley St, plane | 9h 45m | A$645($435) | 3 times a week | 2,058km (1,279 miles) |
| Bus to Burnie - Cattley St, plane | 10h 15m | A$600($405) | 3 times a week | 1,959km (1,217 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 5h | A$645($435) | twice daily | 2,268km (1,409 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Strahan and Byron Bay
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Sharp Aviation
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Tassielink Transit
Byron Bay Express
Merseylink
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
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