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How to get fromMackay to Byron Bayby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mackay to Byron Bay by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MKY - 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 42m
    $207–406

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    17h 56m
    $149–3,619

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    21h 5m
    $201–331

  4. Drive  1,111.5 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Byron Baycar car 1,111.5 km
    12h 57m
    $203–293

  5. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MKY - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Streetbus bus
    8h 30m
    $588–1,006

  6. Bus via Mackay

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    21h 15m
    $197–309

Mackay to Byron Bay by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration17h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 986.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Mackay to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station via Brisbane and Brisbane Roma Street in around 21h 5m.

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