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How to get fromHamilton Island to Byron Bayby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Hamilton Island to Byron Bay by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane HTI - 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
    5h 57m
    $289–920

  2. Ferry, bus via Shute Harbour

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Shute Harbourferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    25h 30m
    $279–435

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Roma Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    24h 4m
    $285–4,293

  4. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane HTI - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Baybus bus
    6h 20m
    $473–1,273

  5. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane HTI - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus bus
    8h 40m
    $307–893

  6. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane HTI - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Streetbus bus
    9h 45m
    $707–1,199

  7. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Port of Airlieferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    27h 25m
    $363–757

Hamilton Island to Byron Bay by ferry, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,078.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Hamilton Island to Byron Bay. However, you can fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE), walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2, walk to Varsity Lakes, then take the bus to Byron Bay. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Hamilton Island Marina to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station via Port of Airlie, Port of Airlie, Proserpine station, Proserpine, Roma Street, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 24h 4m.

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