How to Travel from
Mackay to Byron Bay
by Plane, Route or Car
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Mackay, Australia → Byron Bay, Australia
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mackay to Byron Bay
Composite routes from Mackay to Byron Bay
Cheapest
13 h 32 min
Car
1142 km.
from $62
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
Route Navigator Mackay - Byron Bay
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Bridge Road
Bridge Road, 109 м
109 м
Turn right onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 5 km 256 м
5 km 256 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 17 km 801 м
17 km 801 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 11 km 308 м
11 km 308 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Broad Street
Broad Street, 288 km 853 м
288 km 853 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway)
Yaamba Road (Bruce Highway), 8 km 820 м
8 km 820 м
Continue onto Musgrave Street
Musgrave Street, 4 km 45 м
4 km 45 м
Turn left onto George Street (Bruce Highway)
George Street (Bruce Highway), 1 km 778 м
1 km 778 м
Continue onto Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway)
Gladstone Road (Bruce Highway), 3 km 81 м
3 km 81 м
Keep left onto Bruce Highway and take A1 toward Mount Larcom, Brisbane
Bruce Highway, Mount Larcom, Brisbane, A1, 292 km 569 м
292 km 569 м
Turn right onto Booyal-Dallarnil Road
Booyal-Dallarnil Road, 18 km 202 м
18 km 202 м
Turn right onto Isis Highway
Isis Highway, 16 km 303 м
16 km 303 м
Keep left onto Alice Street
Alice Street, 1 km 852 м
1 km 852 м
Continue onto Alice Street
Alice Street, 1 km 632 м
1 km 632 м
Turn left onto George Street
George Street, 26 km 425 м
26 km 425 м
Turn right onto Brooweena - Woolooga Road
Brooweena - Woolooga Road, 48 km 872 м
48 km 872 м
Turn right onto Bauple - Woolooga Road
Bauple - Woolooga Road, 9 km 281 м
9 km 281 м
Turn left onto Wide Bay Highway
Wide Bay Highway, 20 km 369 м
20 km 369 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Old Bruce Highway
Old Bruce Highway, 18 km 963 м
18 km 963 м
Turn slight left onto Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway, 140 km 955 м
140 km 955 м
Keep right onto Gympie Arterial Road and drive toward Brisbane
Gympie Arterial Road, Brisbane, 13 km 341 м
13 km 341 м
Keep right and take M7 toward City, Gold Coast, Brisbane Airport
City, Gold Coast, Brisbane Airport, M7, 1 km 605 м
1 km 605 м
Keep right and drive toward City, Gold Coast
City, Gold Coast, 9 km 601 м
9 km 601 м
Keep left toward M3
M3, 62 km 372 м
62 km 372 м
Continue onto Pacific Motorway
Pacific Motorway, 92 km 383 м
92 km 383 м
Keep left onto Pacific Motorway Offramp and take 30, 24, B62 toward Byron Bay, Bangalow
Pacific Motorway Offramp, Byron Bay, Bangalow, 30, 24, B62, 389 м
389 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ewingsdale Road
Ewingsdale Road, 446 м
446 м
Keep left onto Ewingsdale Road
Ewingsdale Road, 2 km 944 м
2 km 944 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ewingsdale Road
Ewingsdale Road, 1 km 688 м
1 km 688 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ewingsdale Road
Ewingsdale Road, 1 km 94 м
1 km 94 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ewingsdale Road
Ewingsdale Road, 2 km 882 м
2 km 882 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Lawson Street
Lawson Street, 159 м
159 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Jonson Street
Jonson Street, 345 м
345 м
Turn left onto Marvell Street
Marvell Street, 383 м
383 м
Turn slight right onto Tennyson Street
Tennyson Street, 205 м
205 м
Turn left onto Carlyle Lane
Carlyle Lane, 203 м
203 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Jetstar
Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.79–$366.30
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.42–$694.70
Qantas
Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.79–$442.08
Plane from Moranbah Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.57–$479.98
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$138.94–$694.70
Virgin Australia
Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.31–$555.76
Plane from Proserpine/Whitsunday Coast Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.36–$467.35
Alliance Airlines
Website:
allianceairlines.com.au/
Plane from Moranbah Airport to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$202.10–$277.88
Bus operators
Greyhound Australia
Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$113.68–$277.88
Premier Motor Service
Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.47–$30.31
Bus from Mackay to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.10–$119.99
Bus from Mackay to Aspley
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.10–$119.99
Byron Easy Bus
Phone:
+612 6685 7447
Email:
info@byronbus.com
Website:
byronbayshuttle.com.au
Bus from Brisbane International to Byron
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$44.21–$51.79
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$40.42–$48.00
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Phone:
+61 (0)2 6685 7447
Email:
info@byronbus.com
Website:
brisbane2byron.com/
Bus from Brisbane International to Byron
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.61–$59.37
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Byron
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$42.95–$52.85
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Mackay to Roma
Ave. Duration:
13h 41m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$35.37–$2,547.48
Train from Mackay to Proserpine
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.55–$327.53
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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