There are 5 ways to get from Uluru to Byron Bay by plane, bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus
best- Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AYQ - OOL
- Take the bus from Bilinga to Byron Bay Interchangebus
8h 8m$420–1,421Drive 3,158.7 km
- Drive from Uluru to Byron Baycar 3,158.7 km
33h 53m$577–833Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus
- Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane AYQ - BNK
- Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus
8h 37m$895–2,613Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus
- Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane AYQ - CFS
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Streetbus
10h 14m$641–2,037Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AYQ - BNE
- Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
- Take the bus from Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Cbus
11h 10m$471–1,100
Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Uluru to Byron Bay is to fly and bus which costs $420 - $1,500 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Uluru to Byron Bay is to fly and bus which takes 8h 8m and costs $420 - $1,500.
The distance between Uluru and Byron Bay is 2355 km. The road distance is 3158.7 km.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Uluru to Byron Bay, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Uluru to Byron Bay is 3159 km. It takes approximately 33h 53m to drive from Uluru to Byron Bay.
There are 1019+ hotels available in Byron Bay.
What companies run services between Uluru, NT, Australia and Byron Bay, NSW, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Uluru to Byron Bay. However, you can take the taxi to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), walk to Bilinga, then take the bus to Byron Bay Interchange. Alternatively, you can drive from Uluru to Byron Bay in around 33h 53m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–2,700
Flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Gold Coast Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,300
Flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,500
Flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Coffs Harbour Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–3,100
Flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Brisbane Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–950
Flights from Ayers Rock Airport to Brisbane Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–950
Train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Bilinga to Byron Bay Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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