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How to get fromMelbourne to Byron Bayby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Melbourne to Byron Bay by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane MEL - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus bus
    5h 29m
    $192–394

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Cbus bus 167 / ...
    25h 47m
    $161–481

  3. Bus via Yamba

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Yamba YHAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yamba YHA to Byron Baybus bus
    25h 20m
    $208–603

  4. Drive  1,590.7 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Byron Baycar car 1,590.7 km
    16h 49m
    $290–418

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane MEL - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Baybus bus
    5h 24m
    $173–493

  6. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane AVV - OOL
    3. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Baybus bus
    6h 52m
    $167–487

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

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - 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 56m
    $228–446

  8. Fly Melbourne Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane MEL - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Streetbus bus
    8h 9m
    $378–758

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Byron Baybus bus Pm12
    26h 20m
    $225–472

Melbourne to Byron Bay by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration25h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,333.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Byron Bay via Central Station and Yamba YHA in around 25h 20m.

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