There are 5 ways to get from Hope Island 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 59m$47–62Drive 113.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Hope Island to Byron Baycar 113.7 km
1h 18m$21–30Line 709 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Cova Bvd at Hope Island Rd to Helensvale stationbus 709 / ...
- Take the bus from Helensvale L1 bus stop to Varsity Lakes station, stop Abus
- Take the bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Baybus
3h 51m$56–73Tram, 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 36m$37–53Bus via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Baybus Sydney
5h 8m$41–73
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hope Island to Byron Bay is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Hope Island to Byron Bay is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Hope Island to Byron Bay. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara Rd at Hope Island Shopping Centre and arriving at Byron Bay via Varsity Lakes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Hope Island and Byron Bay is 113 km. The road distance is 113.7 km.
The best way to get from Hope Island to Byron Bay without a car is to line 709 bus and bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Hope Island to Byron Bay, including transfers.
Hope Island to Byron Bay bus services, operated by Byron Bay Express, depart from Varsity Lakes station.
Hope Island to Byron Bay bus services, operated by Byron Bay Express, arrive at Byron Bay station.
Byron Bay is 1h ahead of Hope Island. It is currently 1:24 PM in Hope Island and 2:24 PM in Byron Bay.
Yes, the driving distance between Hope Island to Byron Bay is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Hope Island to Byron Bay.
What companies run services between Hope Island, 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 $45–60 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
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
- 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
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- byronbayexpress.com.au
Bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- byronbayexpress.com.au
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Schedules at
- byronbayexpress.com.au
- 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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