The route at a glance
The Byron Bay–Brisbane corridor.
Byron Bay to Brisbane is a 170-kilometre coastal hop that takes around 2 hours 30 minutes via the M1 Pacific Motorway. The corridor is one of the most frequently served in northern NSW: Greyhound, Premier Motor Service and FlixBus all run multiple daily services from Byron's Jonson Street transit stop to Brisbane Roma Street. Brisbane2Byron also runs the route as a direct shuttle for travellers heading to Brisbane Airport.
Typical calling points
- Byron BayNSW
- Brunswick HeadsNSW
- MooballNSW
- MurwillumbahNSW
- Tweed HeadsNSW
- BilingaQLD
- Burleigh HeadsQLD
- Surfers ParadiseQLD
- Gold CoastQLD
- BeenleighQLD
- BrisbaneQLD
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$26Services
Depart Arrive Runs 5:45 AM 8:40 AM Daily 5:45 AM 9:10 AM Daily Greyhound Australia
Wi-FiToiletUSB chargingWheelchair accessEco-friendly40kg luggageBookon Greyhound AustraliaFrom$34Services
Depart Arrive Runs 7:40 AM 11:00 AM Mon–Tue, Sat–Sun 8:40 AM 11:00 AM Tue 10:20 AM 1:30 PM Mon–Fri, Sun 11:20 AM 1:30 PM Tue 4:00 PM 7:00 PM Daily 5:00 PM 7:00 PM Tue NSW TrainLink
ToiletWheelchair access40kg luggageBookon NSW TrainLinkFrom$34Services
Depart Arrive Runs 8:00 AM 10:03 AM Daily Premier Motor Service
Toilet20kg luggageBookon Premier Motor ServiceFrom$36Services
Depart Arrive Runs 8:45 AM 12:20 PM Daily Brisbane2Byron
reverse
Bookon Brisbane2ByronFrom$55Services
Depart Arrive Runs 7:00 AM 9:15 AM Daily 10:00 AM 12:15 PM Daily 1:00 PM 3:15 PM Daily 4:00 PM 6:15 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 connecting to a Brisbane Airport flight, Brisbane2Byron's direct airport service is faster and more reliable than transferring at Roma Street and taking the Airtrain. Book the shuttle at least three days ahead; it has limited capacity. If you are heading to central Brisbane rather than the airport, any of Greyhound, Premier or FlixBus drops at Roma Street, which is integrated with the rail network. Friday afternoon services northbound from Byron fill fastest; book ahead during summer and the school holidays.
Worth timing your trip for
What's on in Brisbane
SeptemberBrisbane, QLDBrisbane FestivalFirst three weeks of September, closing with Riverfire
DecemberWoodford, QLDWoodford Folk Festival27 December to 1 January (6 days)
MayBrisbane, QLDPaniyiri Greek FestivalThird weekend of May (2 days)
Route FAQs
Byron Bay to Brisbane, answered.
- About 2 hours 30 minutes via the M1. Friday afternoon services northbound can stretch to 3 hours due to M1 congestion approaching the Gold Coast.
- Yes, Brisbane2Byron runs a direct shuttle between Byron and Brisbane Airport. Faster than transferring at Roma Street.
- Greyhound, Premier Motor Service, FlixBus and Brisbane2Byron all run scheduled services. Brisbane2Byron is the airport specialist.
- Fares start from around $26 one-way. Brisbane2Byron's airport shuttle starts at $55.
- Most services arrive at Roma Street Coach Terminal, integrated with the Roma Street rail station. Brisbane Airport services drop at the international and domestic terminals.
Keep going
Onward from Brisbane.
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