How long does the bus from Byron Bay to Canberra take?

Around 20 hours and 45 minutes for a typical scheduled service. Travel time can vary by 30 minutes or more depending on the operator, the number of intermediate stops, and traffic on the day.

Which bus companies run from Byron Bay to Canberra?

Greyhound Australia and FlixBus Australia operate services on this route. Use the operator comparison above to see which suits your travel date, budget and preferences for amenities like Wi-Fi, USB charging and onboard toilets.

Are there overnight buses from Byron Bay to Canberra?

Not currently scheduled on this corridor. Most services run during the day with a meal stop midway. Check the timetable above for current departure times.

Can I buy a ticket on the day for the Byron Bay to Canberra bus?

Last-minute seats are sometimes available, but never guaranteed, particularly on Friday afternoons, Sunday evenings, and during school holidays. Booking online a few days ahead is strongly recommended and almost always cheaper.

Is luggage included on the Byron Bay to Canberra bus?

Most operators include one checked bag (typically up to 20 kg) and one carry-on bag in the ticket price. Additional bags usually attract a fee. Check the specific operator's luggage policy at the time of booking.

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About this route

The Byron Bay–Canberra corridor.

The Byron Bay to Canberra bus is a multi-leg outback coach run of 1,028 kilometres connecting NSW and ACT. Through-services take around 20 hours and 45 minutes, and most travellers break the journey at a midway stop rather than ride straight through. Greyhound Australia and FlixBus Australia run scheduled services on this corridor, giving you a choice of departure times and price points. Hop-on hop-off passes can work out cheaper than buying segments individually if you plan to stop along the way.

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Who runs this route.

Greyhound Australia
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Byron Bay to Canberra

The Byron Bay–Canberra corridor.

Who runs this route.

Greyhound Australia

FlixBus Australia

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Byron Bay → Sydney

Sydney → Canberra

What to know before you go.

Byron Bay to Canberra, answered.

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Byron Bay to Canberra

The Byron Bay–Canberra corridor.

Who runs this route.

Greyhound Australia

FlixBus Australia

Save up to $38 by splitting this trip.

Byron Bay → Sydney

Sydney → Canberra

What to know before you go.

Byron Bay to Canberra, answered.

How long does the bus from Byron Bay to Canberra take?

Which bus companies run from Byron Bay to Canberra?

Are there overnight buses from Byron Bay to Canberra?

Can I buy a ticket on the day for the Byron Bay to Canberra bus?

Is luggage included on the Byron Bay to Canberra bus?

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Byron Bay → Brisbane

Kempsey → Byron Bay

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