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How to get fromSunshine Coast to Byron Bayby bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Sunshine Coast to Byron Bay by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Byron Bay Interchangebus bus Au001 / ...
    5h 48m
    $37–62

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train train Naip / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Byron Baybus bus Sydney
    8h 11m
    $36–66

  3. Train, bus via Varsity Lakes

    1. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train train
    2. Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1train train
    3. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    8h 28m
    $50–60

  4. Drive 264.3 km

    1. Drive from Sunshine Coast to Byron Baycar car 264.3 km
    3h 1m
    $48–69

  5. Bus via Maroochydore

    1. Take the bus from Maroochydore to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    5h 54m
    $87–116

  6. Bus via Maroochydore Sixth Avenue

    1. Take the bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    5h 54m
    $84–108

Sunshine Coast to Byron Bay by bus, train, tram, and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sunshine Coast to Byron Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 265 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Mooloolaba to Byron Bay Interchange via Brisbane in around 5h 48m.

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