There are 4 ways to get from Varsity Lakes to Maclean by bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Baybus
- Take the bus from Byron Bay to Macleanbus Sydney
5h 15m$92–130Drive 188.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Varsity Lakes to Macleancar 188.8 km
2h 3m$35–50Bus via Ballina Airport (BNK)
- Take the bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Baybus
- Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Drbus 640
- Take the bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travelbus
5h 15m$101–165Bus #2
- Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to MacLeanbus Pm11
6h 50m$46–66
Varsity Lakes to Maclean by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Maclean is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Varsity Lakes to Maclean is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Varsity Lakes to Maclean. However, there are services departing from Varsity Lakes and arriving at Maclean via Byron Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Varsity Lakes and Maclean is 237 km. The road distance is 188.8 km.
The best way to get from Varsity Lakes to Maclean without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Varsity Lakes to Maclean, including transfers.
Varsity Lakes to Maclean bus services, operated by Byron Bay Express, depart from Varsity Lakes station.
Varsity Lakes to Maclean bus services, operated by Byron Bay Express, arrive at Byron Bay station.
Maclean is 1h ahead of Varsity Lakes. It is currently 7:27 PM in Varsity Lakes and 8:27 PM in Maclean.
Yes, the driving distance between Varsity Lakes to Maclean is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Varsity Lakes to Maclean.
What companies run services between Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia and Maclean, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Varsity Lakes to Maclean via Varsity Lakes and Byron Bay in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- +61 (0)418 364 364
- [email protected]
- Website
- byronbayexpress.com.au
Bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- byronbayexpress.com.au
Bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- byronbayexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Byron Bay to Maclean
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $50–60
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 6686 2144
- [email protected]
- Website
- CDC NSW Blanch's Bus Company
Bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- CDC NSW Blanch's Bus Company
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- [email protected]
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Ballina Airport - Ground Transport Area near Flight Arrivals to Bus Zone – River Street near Riverland Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Burleigh Heads to MacLean
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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