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

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There are 4 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 Bilinga to Byron Bay Interchangebus bus
    8h 30m
    $176–623

  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 33m
    $171–715

  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 Tweed Mall, Wharf St to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Cbus bus
    12h 10m
    $317–702

  4. Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)plane plane WLG - CFS
    2. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Streetbus bus
    13h 6m
    $297–989

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,498.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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 Bilinga, then take the bus to Byron Bay Interchange. 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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