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

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There are 5 ways to get from Emerald to Byron Bay by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane EMD - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    5h 18m
    $345–816

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Emerald to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of the Outback
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    19h 22m
    $160–3,405

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    20h 5m
    $213–306

  4. Drive 1,017.9 km

    1. Drive from Emerald to Byron Baycar car 1,017.9 km
    11h 27m
    $184–265

  5. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane EMD - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Streetbus bus
    10h 21m
    $368–1,101

Emerald to Byron Bay by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration19h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 839.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Emerald to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station via Rockhampton George Street and Brisbane Roma Street in around 20h 5m.

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