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How to get fromGold Coast to Byron Bayby tram, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 3 ways to get from Gold Coast to Byron Bay by tram, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Tram, line 777 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2tram tram L1
    2. Take the bus from Burleigh Heads station, stop B to Gold Coast Airportbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Baybus bus
    2h 48m
    $37–47

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Baybus bus Sydney
    2h 55m
    $10–55

  3. Drive  89.6 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Byron Baycar car 89.6 km
    1h 10m
    $17–24

Gold Coast to Byron Bay by tram and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 88.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Four other operators also service this route.

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