Getting to Byron Bay
By Car
Byron Bay is situated just 6km off the Pacific Highway, 180km south of Brisbane and 35km north of Ballina.
If you are driving south, approximately 40 minutes south of the Queensland/New South Wales border you will see the turnoff on the left to Byron Bay. This is Ewingsdale Road, which will take you into the heart of Byron Bay.
If you're coming from the south, take the same turnoff, or you can follow the coast road up from Ballina, coming past Lennox Head, Broken Head and Suffolk Park on your way into Byron Bay.
By Train
There are no longer any trains running to Byron Bay. However, Countrylink runs a connecting service by bus from Byron Bay to the railway station in Casino.
By Air
You have a choice of three airports within two hours drive of Byron Bay.
Ballina/Byron Bay Gateway Airport in Ballina is served by Virgin Blue, Regional Express and Jetstar. Various shuttle buses will get you to Byron Bay in around 35 minutes.
Coolangatta or Gold Coast International Airport at Coolangatta, just over the border in Queensland is served by all domestic carriers and some international ones. Various shuttle buses connect to Byron Bay in about 50 minutes.
Brisbane International and Domestic Airport at Eagle Farm on the eastern side of Brisbane is served by all domestic and most international carriers. A light rail and buses run directly to Brisbane Roma Street transit terminal, which has a choice of buses to Byron Bay. There are also direct shuttles to Byron Bay, which take around two hours.
For car hire, please visit Earth Car Rentals.
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