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How to get fromCairns to Byron Bay Bluesfestby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cairns to Byron Bay Bluesfest by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CNS - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Mullumbimby At Uncle Tom'sbus bus
    6h 29m
    $175–668

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mullumbimby At Uncle Tom'sbus bus
    30h 21m
    $236–6,245

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    34h 22m
    $330–517

  4. Drive 1,828.8 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Byron Bay Bluesfestcar car 1,828.8 km
    21h 27m
    $327–472

  5. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane CNS - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus bus
    10h 27m
    $223–708

  6. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CNS - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    3. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Mullumbimby At Uncle Tom'sbus bus
    9h 21m
    $192–703

  7. Bus via Cairns Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    34h 38m
    $286–391

Cairns to Byron Bay Bluesfest by train, bus, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration30h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,551.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Cairns to Byron Bay Bluesfest via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, Byron Bay Interchange, Stand B, and Gulgan Rd After Pacific Hwy in around 34h 22m.

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