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Cairns to Byron Bay

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22 h 41 min
1877 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Cairns to Byron Bay

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Cheapest
By car (1 877 km)
22 h 41 min
1877 km.
from $103
Fastest
Plane to Byron Bay (Gold Coast Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
22 h 41 min
1877 km.
from $24.48
Bus, Plane (Fly to Gold Coast Airport)
5 h 30 min
1530 km.
from $241.52
Train, Bus
28 h 35 min
1530 km.
from $2016.59
Bus
32 h 20 min
1530 km.
from $242.15
Bus, Plane (Fly to Brisbane Airport)
8 h 16 min
1530 km.
from $198.88
Bus via Brisbane Airport (BNE)
35 h 14 min
1530 km.
from $301.09

Transport providers

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Cairns to Gold
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.20–$623.27
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$457.92
Plane from Cairns to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.08–$610.55

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Gold
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$368.88–$1,208.39
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.68–$572.39
Plane from Cairns to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
5h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.08–$623.27

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.12–$508.80
Plane from Cairns to Ballina
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$228.96–$699.59

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$190.80–$483.36

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:
$21.62–$30.53
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.92–$190.80

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:
$40.70–$48.34
Bus from Brisbane International to Byron
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$44.52–$52.15

Byron Bay Express

Phone:
+61 (0)418 364 364
Email:
Website:
byronbayexpress.com.au/
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.90–$29.26

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:
$43.25–$53.22
Bus from Brisbane International to Byron
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.93–$59.78

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.06–$4,498.63

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Byron Bay (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Byron Bay (Station) is to bus which costs $130.43 - $206.52 and takes 32h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Byron Bay (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Byron Bay (Station) is to fly and bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $130.43 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Byron Bay (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Byron Bay (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 20m.

How far is it from Cairns to Byron Bay (Station)?

The distance between Cairns and Byron Bay (Station) is 1560 km. The road distance is 1978.6 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Byron Bay (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Byron Bay (Station) without a car is to train and bus which takes 28h 35m and costs $70.65 - $3913.04 .

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Byron Bay (Station)?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Cairns to Byron Bay (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Byron Bay (Station) bus from?

Cairns to Byron Bay (Station) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Bus or fly from Cairns to Byron Bay (Station)?

The best way to get from Cairns to Byron Bay (Station) is to bus which takes 32h 20m and costs $130.43 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $152.17 - $521.74 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Cairns to Byron Bay (Station) bus arrive?

Cairns to Byron Bay (Station) bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane Roma Street station.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Byron Bay (Station)?

Byron Bay (Station) is 1h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 20:15 in Cairns and 21:15 in Byron Bay (Station).

Can I drive from Cairns to Byron Bay (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Byron Bay (Station) is 1979 km. It takes approximately 23h to drive from Cairns to Byron Bay (Station).

Where can I stay near Byron Bay (Station)?

There are 871+ hotels available in Byron Bay (Station). Prices start at $111.30 per night.
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