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

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

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  1. Fly Canberra International Airport to Gold Coast Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CBR - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    5h 3m
    $178–490

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Cbus bus 167 / ...
    18h 53m
    $89–284

  3. Bus via Yamba (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Yamba YHAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yamba YHA to Byron Baybus bus
    17h 25m
    $211–409

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Cbus bus 167 / ...
    17h 55m
    $100–301

  5. Drive 1,016.9 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Byron Baycar car 1,016.9 km
    10h 52m
    $181–261

  6. Fly Canberra International Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane CBR - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus bus
    6h 49m
    $257–761

  7. Fly Canberra International Airport to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CBR - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    7h 48m
    $230–495

  8. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane SYD - BNK
    3. Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus bus
    7h 16m
    $108–301

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Byron Baybus bus Pm12
    18h 10m
    $136–347

Canberra to Byron Bay by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration17h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 973.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Byron Bay, NSW, Australia?

You can take a bus from Canberra to Byron Bay via Sydney International Airport, International Airport Station, Central Station, Central Station, and Yamba YHA in around 17h 25m.

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