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How to get fromByron Bay to Christchurchby bus or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Byron Bay to Christchurch by bus or plane

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  1. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane OOL - CHC
    6h 40m
    $330–1,358

  2. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Drbus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BNK - CHC
    9h
    $241–1,043

  3. Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Internationalbus bus
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BNE - CHC
    8h 7m
    $417–798

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,486.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Byron Bay to Christchurch. However, you can take the bus to Gold Coast Airport, walk to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr, walk to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, then take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St.

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