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How to get fromDarwin to Byron Bayby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Darwin to Byron Bay by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane DRW - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus bus
    11h 24m
    $354–1,306

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    4d 7h
    $2,584–14,174

  3. Drive  3,563.9 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Byron Baycar car 3,563.9 km
    35h 59m
    $654–944

  4. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane DRW - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    3. Take the bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Baybus bus
    10h 52m
    $390–928

  5. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane DRW - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Baybus bus
    11h 14m
    $435–945

  6. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane DRW - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Streetbus bus
    13h 59m
    $600–1,630

  7. Train, bus via Alice Springs

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    5. Take the bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Baybus bus
    4d 9h
    $4,772–16,020

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Byron Bay Interchangebus bus
    6d 5h
    $3,996–11,184

Darwin to Byron Bay by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$2,584Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,034.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 24m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Byron Bay, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Darwin to Byron Bay. However, you can take the line 10 bus to Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace Terminus, take the line 3 bus to Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct, walk to Darwin-Airport-DRW airport, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK), walk to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr, then take the bus to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand B. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station via Alice Springs, Adelaide, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 4d 7h.

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