There are 5 ways to get from Helensvale to Byron Bay by bus, car, tram, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Baybus
2h 24m$40–50Drive 105.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Helensvale to Byron Baycar 105.3 km
1h 11m$20–28Bus via Helensvale L1 bus stop
- Take the bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Varsity Lakes station, stop Abus R761
- Take the bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Baybus
2h 55m$40–50Tram, 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
3h 57m$26–40Bus via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Baybus Sydney
4h 29m$30–56
Helensvale to Byron Bay by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensvale to Byron Bay is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 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 Varsity Lakes and arriving at Byron Bay via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
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 bus which takes 2h 24m and costs $40 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Helensvale to Byron Bay, including transfers.
Helensvale to Byron Bay bus services, operated by Byron Bay Express, depart from Varsity Lakes station.
Helensvale to Byron Bay bus services, operated by Byron Bay Express, arrive at Byron Bay station.
Byron Bay is 1h ahead of Helensvale. It is currently 1:26 AM in Helensvale and 2:26 AM in Byron Bay.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensvale to Byron Bay is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Helensvale to Byron Bay.
What companies run services between Helensvale, QLD, Australia and Byron Bay, NSW, Australia?
Byron Bay Express operates a bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Bay 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–50 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
Tram from Helensvale station, platform 4 to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +61 (0)418 364 364
- [email protected]
- Website
- byronbayexpress.com.au
Bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- byronbayexpress.com.au
Bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- byronbayexpress.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Schedules at
- byronbayexpress.com.au
Bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Varsity Lakes station, stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Burleigh Heads to Byron Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
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