What is the distance between Byron Bay and Airlie Beach?

Byron Bay and Airlie Beach are 1056 km (655 miles) apart.

Bus Byron Bay to Airlie Beach from $449 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Byron Bay to Airlie Beach on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00pm	Butler st	1d 13h	5:00am	Airlie Beach	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Byron Bay to Airlie Beach on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Butler st	1d 2h	9:50am	Airlie Beach	Cheapest
Bus	11:20am	Butler st	23h 30m	9:50am	Airlie Beach	Fastest
Bus	8:40am	Butler st	1d 2h	9:50am	Airlie Beach	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Butler st	1d 13h	5:00am	Airlie Beach	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 11:50 AM AEDT.

Get from Byron Bay to Airlie Beach

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $221, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

1d Average Duration

1054 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,351 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2351 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $221

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Byron Bay to Airlie Beach by bus

What is the distance between Byron Bay and Airlie Beach?
Byron Bay and Airlie Beach are 1056 km (655 miles) apart.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-14

$351

11-15

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Today

$560

11-17

$449

11-18

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The cheapest trip from Byron Bay to Airlie Beach was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $351

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Byron Bay to Airlie Beach, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $351 to $573 for a bus ticket from Byron Bay to Airlie Beach based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $449 which is on 2025-11-17.