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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Byron Bay

Composite routes from Mackay to Byron Bay

Cheapest
12 h 55 min
Car
1111 km.
from $61
Other
7 h 31 min
Plane, Bus
946 km.
from $282.65
16 h 56 min
Train, Bus
946 km.
from $1168.35
19 h 35 min
946 km.
from $230.57
8 h 31 min
Plane
945 km.
from $279.04
8 h 56 min
Train, Plane
945 km.
from $295.43
20 h 27 min
946 km.
from $133.72

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Jetstar
Website
Qantas
Website
Virgin Australia
Website
Alliance Airlines
Website
Jetstar
Website
1h 25m
Every day
$75.79–$366.30
Qantas
Website
1h 29m
Every day
$75.79–$442.08
Virgin Australia
Website
1h 34m
Every day
$126.31–$555.76
Alliance Airlines
Website
1h 30m
Monday to Friday
$202.10–$277.88
Bus operators
Found: 4
Greyhound Australia
Website
Premier Motor Service
Website
Byron Easy Bus
Website
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Website
Greyhound Australia
Website
16h 20m
Twice daily
$113.68–$277.88
1300 473946
1300 473946
Call
Premier Motor Service
Website
3h 35m
Once daily
$21.47–$30.31
13 34 10
13 34 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Byron Easy Bus
Website
3h 35m
Every 4 hours
$44.21–$51.79
+612 6685 7447
+612 6685 7447
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Website
3h
4 times a day
$45.61–$59.37
+61 (0)2 6685 7447
+61 (0)2 6685 7447
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 1
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
Queensland Rail Travel
Website
13h 41m
4 times a week
$35.37–$2,547.48
1800 872 467
1800 872 467
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mackay to Byron Bay is to bus via Aspley which costs $92.39 - $163.04 and takes 20h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackay to Byron Bay is to fly and bus which takes 7h 31m and costs $103.26 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Mackay and Byron Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Mackay to Byron Bay station. However, there are services departing from Mackay and arriving at Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.

How far is it from Mackay to Byron Bay?

The distance between Mackay and Byron Bay is 1005 km. The road distance is 1114.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackay to Byron Bay without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 56m and costs $48.91 - $2282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Mackay to Byron Bay, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Mackay to Byron Bay bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Mackay and Byron Bay?

Byron Bay is 1h ahead of Mackay. It is currently 20:36 in Mackay and 21:36 in Byron Bay.

Can I drive from Mackay to Byron Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Mackay to Byron Bay is 1115 km. It takes approximately 14h 29m to drive from Mackay 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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