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

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There are 9 ways to get from Maitland to Byron Bay by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Newcastle Airport to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane NTL - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Baybus bus
    5h 17m
    $134–610

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Casino Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Cbus bus 167 / ...
    10h 58m
    $67–214

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hexham to Byron Baybus bus Pm12
    12h 4m
    $101–147

  4. Drive  612.3 km

    1. Drive from Maitland to Byron Baycar car 612.3 km
    6h 36m
    $112–161

  5. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane SYD - BNK
    3. Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus bus
    7h 10m
    $113–481

  6. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    3. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Baybus bus
    7h
    $154–580

  7. Fly Newcastle Airport to Brisbane Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane NTL - 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
    7h 59m
    $154–433

  8. Train to Sydney International Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Maitland Station to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    4. Take the bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Baybus bus
    9h 42m
    $199–653

  9. Bus via Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle to Byron Bay Interchangebus bus Au001
    13h 27m
    $94–143

Maitland to Byron Bay by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration10h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 660.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Hexham to Byron Bay once daily. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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