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

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There are 3 ways to get from Brisbane to Byron Bay by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train Bdvl / ...
    2. Take the bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Baybus bus
    3h 36m
    $40–50

  2. Drive  165.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brisbane to Byron Baycar car 165.8 km
    1h 51m
    $31–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Byron Baybus bus Sydney
    4h 15m
    $35–100

Brisbane to Byron Bay by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Byron Bay, NSW, Australia?

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Brisbane to Byron Bay every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Four other operators also service this route.

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