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How to get fromAuckland to Byron Bayby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Byron Bay by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Auckland to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane AKL - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Baybus bus
    8h 12m
    $277–810

  2. Fly Auckland to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane AKL - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus bus
    10h 56m
    $161–716

  3. Fly Auckland to Brisbane Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane AKL - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    3. Take the bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Baybus bus
    10h 39m
    $302–648

  4. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane WRE - OOL
    3. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Baybus bus
    13h 54m
    $206–793

  5. Fly Auckland to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane AKL - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Streetbus bus
    13h 17m
    $277–890

Auckland (AKL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,314.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Byron Bay, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Byron Bay. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), walk to Gold Coast Airport, then take the bus to Byron Bay. Alternatively, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK), walk to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr, then take the bus to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand B.

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