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How to get fromGreat Barrier Reef to Byron Bayby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Great Barrier Reef to Byron Bay by plane or bus

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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 Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    5h 46m
    $179–671

  2. 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
    9h 12m
    $222–707

  3. Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CNS - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    8h 24m
    $206–721

  4. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane CNS - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Streetbus bus
    11h 25m
    $583–1,042

Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,565 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Great Barrier Reef and Byron Bay, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Great Barrier Reef to Byron Bay. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), walk to Gold Coast Airport, then take the bus to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) 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.

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