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

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

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  1. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    best
    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
    4h 38m
    $92–308

  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 / ...
    13h 45m
    $67–239

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Byron Baybus bus Pm12
    14h
    $100–290

  4. Drive 754.4 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Byron Baycar car 754.4 km
    8h 6m
    $136–196

  5. 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
    4h 49m
    $138–387

  6. Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane SYD - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    6h 53m
    $190–507

  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
    7h 18m
    $298–522

  8. Train, bus via Central Station

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Cbus bus 167 / ...
    13h 55m
    $67–239

Sydney to Byron Bay by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 664.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, 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. Two other operators also service this route.

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