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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bowen to Byron Bay

Composite routes from Bowen to Byron Bay

Cheapest
15 h 46 min
Car
1333 km.
from $73
Other
19 h 55 min
Train, Bus
1102 km.
from $1454.89
23 h 55 min
1102 km.
from $298.09
19 h 56 min
Train, Plane
1102 km.
from $413.22
24 h 5 min
1102 km.
from $139.35
8 h 15 min
Train, Plane
1102 km.
from $290.50
11 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
1102 km.
from $328.65
11 h 6 min
Train, Plane
1102 km.
from $274.20
10 h 45 min
Plane
1102 km.
from $303.70

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
18h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$597.83
Plane from Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$315.22

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
18h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$597.83
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$706.52
Plane from Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$380.43
Plane from Moranbah Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$413.04

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
19h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$315.22–$597.83
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$402.17
Plane from Great Barrier Reef Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$706.52
Plane from Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$478.26

Alliance Airlines

Website:
allianceairlines.com.au/
Plane from Moranbah Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$239.13

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Bowen to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
20h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$282.61
Bus from Bowen to Airlie
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$21.74

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$26.09
Bus from Bowen to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
20h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.96–$119.57

Byron Easy Bus

Phone:
+612 6685 7447
Email:
Website:
byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$34.78–$41.30
Bus from Brisbane International to Byron
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$38.04–$44.57

Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus

Phone:
+61 (0)2 6685 7447
Email:
Website:
brisbane2byron.com/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$45.48
Bus from Brisbane International to Byron
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.25–$51.09

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Bowen to Roma
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.96–$2,615.51
Train from Bowen to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$1.96–$141.42
Train from Bowen to Mackay
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.98–$423.28

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bowen to Byron Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Bowen to Byron Bay is to bus via Bowen which costs $103.26 - $163.04 and takes 24h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bowen to Byron Bay?

The fastest way to get from Bowen to Byron Bay is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 15m and costs $141.30 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Bowen and Byron Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowen to Byron Bay station. However, there are services departing from Bowen and arriving at Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 55m.

How far is it from Bowen to Byron Bay?

The distance between Bowen and Byron Bay is 1296 km. The road distance is 1307.4 km.

How do I travel from Bowen to Byron Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Bowen to Byron Bay without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 55m and costs $65.22 - $2826.09 .

How long does it take to get from Bowen to Byron Bay?

It takes approximately 19h 55m to get from Bowen to Byron Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowen to Byron Bay bus from?

Bowen to Byron Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Bowen station.

Where does the Bowen to Byron Bay bus arrive?

Bowen to Byron Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

What is the time difference between Bowen and Byron Bay?

Byron Bay is 1h ahead of Bowen. It is currently 17:11 in Bowen and 18:11 in Byron Bay.

Can I drive from Bowen to Byron Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowen to Byron Bay is 1307 km. It takes approximately 17h 4m to drive from Bowen to Byron Bay.

Where can I stay near Byron Bay?

There are 875+ hotels available in Byron Bay. Prices start at $111.30 per night.
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