Byron Bay lighthouse on the headland at sunrise.

CairnsByron Bay

Thu 22 October 2026(today)

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DurationTypical duration: 29h 51m
Distance: 1,860 km
Fares from: $241

2 / 2 operators

Overnight service
Greyhound Australia
Most servicesEarliest
1 service today
Earliest 07:00 · 35h 15m
Wi-FiUSB chargingOnboard toiletWheelchair accessEco-friendly40 kg luggage
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$654
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- 07:0018:15+1
  35h 15mOvernightByron Bay
Overnight service
Premier Motor Service
CheapestFastest
1 service today
Earliest 07:25 · 34h 10m
Cheaper on a pass. Premier Motor Service Value Passes: from $255 for this corridor, $88 under the direct fare.
Onboard toilet20 kg luggage
$343
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- 07:2517:35+1
  34h 10mOvernightCairns → Byron Bay (PM19, PM11-DS change at BNE)

Want tips, schedules and route info? Read the Cairns to Byron Bay route guide

Multi-segment options

3 journeys involving a connection. You'll book each leg separately on the operator's site.

Via Brisbane
Cairns→Byron Bay
31h 35m
$131
from
1. FlixBus Australia
  Cairns→Brisbane
  $103 · from · seen 21 Oct
  Bookleg 1
  19 stopsGordonvale · Cardwell · Ingham · +16
  Cairns 07:1012:30 Brisbane
  Cairns07:10Ingham10:50Bowen15:45Mackay19:20Rockhampton23:25Childers04:30Maryborough06:25Noosa10:05Brisbane12:30
  19 stops between · 7 shown to avoid crowding
  Connection at Brisbane, times shown on operator sites
2. FlixBus Australia
  Brisbane→Byron Bay
  $28 · from · seen 21 Oct
  Bookleg 2
  2 stopsSurfers Paradise · Gold Coast
  Brisbane 06:1510:10 Byron Bay
  Brisbane06:15Surfers Paradise07:30Gold Coast08:15Byron Bay10:10
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Each leg is booked separately, so a missed connection is not protected by the other operator, and luggage, accessibility and refund policies can differ between operators. Fares shown are indicative “from” prices that vary by date; confirm each leg on the operator's site before booking.
Via Hervey Bay
Cairns→Byron Bay
28h 56m
$182
from
1. FlixBus Australia
  Cairns→Hervey Bay
  $95 · from · seen 21 Oct
  Bookleg 1
  13 stopsGordonvale · Cardwell · Ingham · +10
  Cairns 07:1005:50 Hervey Bay
  Cairns07:10Cardwell10:05Townsville12:40Bowen15:45Proserpine17:35Marlborough22:15Gladstone00:55Bundaberg03:10Hervey Bay05:50
  13 stops between · 7 shown to avoid crowding
  Connection at Hervey Bay, times shown on operator sites
2. Greyhound Australia
  Hervey Bay→Byron Bay
  $87 · from · seen 21 Oct
  Bookleg 2
Split fare across separate tickets
Each leg is booked separately, so a missed connection is not protected by the other operator, and luggage, accessibility and refund policies can differ between operators. Fares shown are indicative “from” prices that vary by date; confirm each leg on the operator's site before booking.
Via Townsville
Cairns→Byron Bay
28h 53m
$308
from
1. Greyhound Australia
  Cairns→Townsville
  $43 · from · seen 21 Oct
  Bookleg 1
  7 stopsGordonvale · Babinda · Innisfail · +4
  Cairns 07:0013:00 Townsville
  Cairns07:00Gordonvale07:25Babinda07:50Innisfail08:15Mission Beach08:55Tully09:20Cardwell10:30Ingham11:10Townsville13:00
  Connection at Townsville, times shown on operator sites
2. Greyhound Australia
  Townsville→Byron Bay
  $265 · from · seen 21 Oct
  Bookleg 2
Split fare across separate tickets
Each leg is booked separately, so a missed connection is not protected by the other operator, and luggage, accessibility and refund policies can differ between operators. Fares shown are indicative “from” prices that vary by date; confirm each leg on the operator's site before booking.

CairnsByron Bay

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Cairns→Byron Bay

Cairns→Byron Bay

Cairns→Byron Bay

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