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

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There are 7 ways to get from Palm Cove to Byron Bay by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane CNS - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    7h 24m
    $176–706

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    30h 31m
    $230–6,570

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    34h 16m
    $280–390

  4. Drive 1,865.9 km

    1. Drive from Palm Cove to Byron Baycar car 1,865.9 km
    22h 1m
    $335–484

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane CNS - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    9h 8m
    $198–746

  6. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane CNS - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus bus
    10h 50m
    $214–706

  7. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    35h 7m
    $340–720

Palm Cove to Byron Bay by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration30h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,593.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Williams Esplanade at Caryota St to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station via Cairns Central Station and Brisbane Roma Street in around 34h 16m.

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