There are 4 ways to get from Helensvale to Byron Bay by tram, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Tram, bus via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2
best- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2tram L1
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay Interchangebus Au001 / ...
3h 11m$12–18Drive 105.3 km
- Drive from Helensvale to Byron Baycar 105.3 km
1h 11m$20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Baybus Sydney
4h 29m$30–56Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2tram L1
- Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Byron Baybus Pm11
4h 57m$26–40
Helensvale to Byron Bay by tram and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensvale to Byron Bay is to tram and bus via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 which costs $12 - $19 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Helensvale to Byron Bay is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensvale to Byron Bay. However, there are services departing from Surfers Paradise and arriving at Byron Bay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Helensvale and Byron Bay is 105 km. The road distance is 105.3 km.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Byron Bay without a car is to tram and bus via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 which takes 3h 11m and costs $12 - $19.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Helensvale to Byron Bay, including transfers.
Helensvale to Byron Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Surfers Paradise station.
Helensvale to Byron Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Byron Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensvale to Byron Bay is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Helensvale to Byron Bay.
There are 990+ hotels available in Byron Bay.
What companies run services between Helensvale, 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. Byron Bay Express also services this route twice daily.
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Cavill Avenue station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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