The route at a glance
The Brisbane–Byron Bay corridor.
Brisbane to Byron Bay is one of the most popular short-haul coastal coach trips in Australia: 170 kilometres along the M1 from Roma Street Coach Terminal to Byron Bay's Jonson Street transit stop. Multiple operators run daily services with journey times around 2 hours 30 minutes. The route is also the standard option for Brisbane Airport arrivals heading directly to Byron without overnighting in the city.
Typical calling points
- BrisbaneQLD
- BeenleighQLD
- Gold CoastQLD
- Surfers ParadiseQLD
- Burleigh HeadsQLD
- BilingaQLD
- Tweed HeadsNSW
- MurwillumbahNSW
- MooballNSW
- Brunswick HeadsNSW
- Byron BayNSW
Typical stops on this corridor. Actual calling points vary by operator and service.
Journey essentials
- Onboard
- Wi-Fi · Toilet · USB charging · Wheelchair access
- Luggage
- 1 × 40kg checked bag
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Who runs this route.
FlixBus Australia
Wi-FiToiletUSB chargingEco-friendly40kg luggageBookon FlixBus AustraliaFrom$22Services
Depart Arrive Runs 12:30 PM 4:10 PM Daily 1:10 PM 4:10 PM Daily Greyhound Australia
Wi-FiToiletUSB chargingWheelchair accessEco-friendly40kg luggageBookon Greyhound AustraliaFrom$34Services
Depart Arrive Runs 7:00 AM 10:15 AM Mon–Tue, Sat–Sun 7:00 AM 11:15 AM Tue 11:00 AM 2:00 PM Daily 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Tue 2:00 PM 5:15 PM Daily 2:00 PM 6:15 PM Tue Premier Motor Service
Toilet20kg luggageBookon Premier Motor ServiceFrom$36Services
Depart Arrive Runs 2:00 PM 5:35 PM Daily Services
Depart Arrive Runs 7:30 AM 9:45 AM Daily 10:30 AM 12:45 PM Daily 1:30 PM 3:45 PM Daily 4:30 PM 6:45 PM Daily
Fares are indicative. Live pricing may vary by date and availability. AusBus earns a small commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Travel tips
What to know before you go.
If you are landing at Brisbane Airport and heading to Byron, the Brisbane2Byron direct shuttle is the fastest option: no transfer to Roma Street, no Airtrain. Book it before you fly, as the shuttle has limited daily capacity. From Brisbane CBD, any of Greyhound, FlixBus or Premier are good choices; check times rather than operator. The M1 between the Logan Motorway and Tweed Heads is generally fast, but Friday afternoon services southbound from Brisbane consistently run 30 minutes longer than schedule. If you are continuing south from Byron to Sydney, book the connecting service ahead; the Byron stop has limited capacity for walk-ons.
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Route FAQs
Brisbane to Byron Bay, answered.
- About 2 hours 30 minutes via the M1 Pacific Motorway. Friday afternoon services southbound can run 30 minutes longer.
- Yes, Brisbane2Byron runs a direct shuttle from Brisbane Airport terminals to Byron Bay. Faster than transferring at Roma Street.
- Fares start from around $22 one-way. Brisbane2Byron airport shuttle starts at $55 and is well worth the premium if you are flying in.
- Multiple services per day across all operators combined, typically 6 to 8 departures spread between morning and evening.
- The transit stop on Jonson Street in the town centre, walking distance from Main Beach and the main hostel district.
Keep going
Onward from Byron Bay.
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