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

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

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  1. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane MEL - BNK
    3. Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus bus
    9h 29m
    $172–398

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Canberrabus bus
    2. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    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 / ...
    26h 23m
    $99–336

  3. Bus via Yamba

    1. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Yamba YHAbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Yamba YHA to Byron Baybus bus
    25h 5m
    $214–451

  4. Drive 1,435.6 km

    1. Drive from Bairnsdale to Byron Baycar car 1,435.6 km
    16h 21m
    $257–372

  5. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane MEL - OOL
    3. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    9h 48m
    $193–457

  6. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CBR - OOL
    3. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    11h 59m
    $183–529

  7. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    12h 29m
    $245–452

  8. Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane AVV - OOL
    4. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    11h 23m
    $199–687

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bairnsdale to Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Avebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Byron Baybus bus
    25h 13m
    $141–393

Bairnsdale to Byron Bay by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration25h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,609.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 29m

What companies run services between Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia and Byron Bay, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Bairnsdale to Byron Bay via Canberra, Sydney International Airport, International Airport Station, Central Station, Central Station, and Yamba YHA in around 25h 5m.

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