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How to get fromTownsville to Byron Bayby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Townsville to Byron Bay by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane TSV - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    7h 1m
    $436–767

  2. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane TSV - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus bus
    7h 52m
    $177–583

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    23h 13m
    $201–4,979

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Roma Streetbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    27h 19m
    $243–330

  5. Drive 1,498.5 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Byron Baycar car 1,498.5 km
    17h 31m
    $269–388

  6. Fly to Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane TSV - BNE
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    6h 39m
    $204–503

  7. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane TSV - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Streetbus bus
    9h 40m
    $551–977

  8. Bus via Townsville

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Stationbus bus
    27h 26m
    $284–445

Townsville to Byron Bay by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration23h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,275.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Townsville to Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station via Brisbane Roma Street in around 27h 19m.

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