There are 5 ways to get from Hope Island to Byron Bay by bus, car, 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 58m$42–52Line 711 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santa Barbara Rd at Hope Island Shopping Centre to Scarborough St at Marshall Lanebus 711
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Bay Interchangebus Au001 / ...
3h 41m$14–20Drive 113.7 km
- Drive from Hope Island to Byron Baycar 113.7 km
1h 18m$21–31Bus via Varsity Lakes station, stop A
- Take the bus from Hope Island station, stop A to Varsity Lakes station, stop Abus R761
- Take the bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Baybus
3h 44m$42–52Bus via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Baybus Sydney
5h 7m$41–68
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hope Island to Byron Bay is to line 711 bus and bus which costs $14 - $21 and takes 3h 41m.
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 58m.
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 bus via Cavill Avenue station, platform 2 which takes 5h 7m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 58m 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 9:52 AM in Hope Island and 10:52 AM 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 $40–50 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- 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
- 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
- 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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