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How to get fromSydney Airport (SYD) to Byron Bayby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Byron Bay by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane SYD - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus bus
    3h 12m
    $74–247

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain train 33 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Cbus bus 167 / ...
    14h 51m
    $65–246

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Byron Baybus bus Pm12
    15h 6m
    $101–292

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Byron Bayrideshare rideshare 763.8 km
    8h 15m

  5. Drive 763.8 km

    1. Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Byron Baycar car 763.8 km
    8h 15m
    $136–196

  6. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane SYD - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    3h 26m
    $123–351

  7. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane SYD - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Streetbus bus
    5h 55m
    $281–485

  8. Bus via Byron Bay Interchange

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Byron Bay Interchangebus bus Au001
    15h 29m
    $118–202

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 652.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Byron Bay, NSW, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Central Station to Byron Bay once daily. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 14h. Greyhound Australia also services this route 3 times a week.

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