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268 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sunshine Coast to Byron Bay

Composite routes from Sunshine Coast to Byron Bay

Cheapest
2 h 59 min
Car
268 km.
from $14
Fastest
56 min
Plane
Other
4 h 45 min
226 km.
from $67.74
6 h 18 min
Train, Bus
226 km.
from $171.93
7 h 28 min
226 km.
from $39.50
5 h
226 km.
from $55.72

Transport providers

Bus operators

Translink

Phone:
13 12 30
Website:
translink.com.au/
Train from Nambour station, platform 1 to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.57–$6.52
Train from Central station, platform 1 to Varsity
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.02–$5.98
Train from Nambour station, platform 1 to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.57–$6.52

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Maroochydore to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$25.00

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:
$18.48–$26.09
Bus from Maroochydore Sixth Avenue to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$20.65

Byron Easy Bus

Phone:
+612 6685 7447
Email:
info@byronbus.com
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

Byron Bay Express

Phone:
+61 (0)418 364 364
Email:
bookings@byronbayexpress.com.au
Website:
byronbayexpress.com.au/
Bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.57–$25.00

Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus

Phone:
+61 (0)2 6685 7447
Email:
info@byronbus.com
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

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Nambour station, platform 1 to Roma
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.37–$242.97

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Byron Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Byron Bay is to train and bus via Robina which costs $32.61 - $45.65 and takes 7h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Byron Bay?

The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast to Byron Bay is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $32.61 - $48.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Sunshine Coast and Byron Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast to Byron Bay station. However, there are services departing from Maroochydore and arriving at Byron Bay Bus Interchange Station via Brisbane Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Sunshine Coast to Byron Bay?

The distance between Sunshine Coast and Byron Bay is 266 km. The road distance is 268.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Sunshine Coast to Byron Bay without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $32.61 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Sunshine Coast to Byron Bay?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Sunshine Coast to Byron Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunshine Coast to Byron Bay bus from?

Sunshine Coast to Byron Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Maroochydore station.

Where does the Sunshine Coast to Byron Bay bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Sunshine Coast and Byron Bay?

Byron Bay is 1h ahead of Sunshine Coast. It is currently 08:52 in Sunshine Coast and 09:52 in Byron Bay.

Can I drive from Sunshine Coast to Byron Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast to Byron Bay is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Sunshine Coast 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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