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

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There are 9 ways to get from Sunshine 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 32m
    $172–374

  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 / ...
    27h 11m
    $134–499

  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
    27h 10m
    $241–586

  4. Drive 1,595.9 km

    1. Drive from Sunshine to Byron Baycar car 1,595.9 km
    16h 51m
    $283–409

  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 Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    5h 51m
    $183–463

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

    1. Take the train from Sunshine 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 Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    7h
    $179–502

  7. Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    8h 31m
    $235–438

  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 15m
    $358–708

  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
    28h 6m
    $206–476

Sunshine to Byron Bay by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration27h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,329.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Whitty St/Monash St to Byron Bay via King St/Lonsdale St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station, and Yamba YHA in around 27h 10m.

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