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How to get fromByron Bay to Lord Howe Islandby bus or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Byron Bay to Lord Howe Island by bus or plane

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  1. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly

    best
    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 Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane BNK - LDH
    8h 5m
    $1,305–3,131

  2. Bus to Brisbane Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station to Brisbane Internationalbus bus
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane BNE - LDH
    7h 46m
    $653–1,803

  3. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Byron Bay to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane OOL - LDH
    6h 20m
    $689–1,944

  4. Bus to Coffs Harbour Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Street to Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane CFS - LDH
    9h 15m
    $751–2,028

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,394Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 651.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Byron Bay, NSW, Australia and Lord Howe Island, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Byron Bay to Lord Howe Island. However, you can take the bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr, walk to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) airport, then fly to Lord Howe Island (LDH). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Gold Coast Airport, walk to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) airport, then fly to Lord Howe Island (LDH).

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