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How to get fromAdelaide to Byron Bayby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Adelaide to Byron Bay by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane ADL - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Bilinga to Byron Bay Interchangebus bus
    6h
    $174–669

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Byron Baybus bus
    37h 38m
    $219–590

  3. Train, bus via Melbourne

    1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Cbus bus 167 / ...
    38h 12m
    $371–898

  4. Drive  1,924.4 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide to Byron Baycar car 1,924.4 km
    22h 5m
    $351–507

  5. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane ADL - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus bus
    7h 33m
    $249–611

  6. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane ADL - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    3. Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Cbus bus
    9h 2m
    $215–648

  7. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane ADL - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Streetbus bus
    10h 1m
    $425–885

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train Great Southern Rail
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Byron Baybus bus Sydney
    2d 13h
    $2,230–13,050

  9. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Central Stationtrain train Adl-Syd 2026
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Byron Bay Interchangebus bus Au001
    3d 4h
    $499–7,250

Adelaide to Byron Bay by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration38h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$371Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,679.7 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Byron Bay, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from 85 Franklin St to Byron Bay via Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Sydney International Airport, Sydney Central Station, and Central Station in around 37h 38m.

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