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How to get fromWellington to Byron Bayby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Wellington to Byron Bay by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane WLG - OOL
    2. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Baybus bus
    7h 51m
    $282–654

  2. Fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)plane plane WLG - BNK
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus bus
    10h 34m
    $161–715

  3. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane WLG - BNE
    2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train train
    3. Take the bus from Varsity Lakes to Byron Baybus bus
    10h 28m
    $337–737

Wellington (WLG) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,497.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Byron Bay, NSW, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Byron Bay. However, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), walk to Gold Coast Airport, then take the bus to Byron Bay. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK), walk to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr, then take the bus to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand B.

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