How far is Byron Bay from Melbourne?

The distance between Byron Bay and Melbourne is around 1300 km (806 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Byron Bay to Melbourne?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Butler st, in Byron Bay, and end it at Melbourne Airport, in Melbourne.

Bus Byron Bay to Melbourne from $220 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Byron Bay to Melbourne on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:15pm	Butler st	1d 11h	5:30am	Southern Cross	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:15pm	Butler st	1d 11h	5:30am	Southern Cross	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:55 AM AEDT.

Get from Byron Bay to Melbourne

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $211, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 11hAverage Duration

1299 kmDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,349 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2349 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 $211

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Where are the popular stops in Byron Bay and Melbourne?

Stops in Byron Bay

A - Butler st

Stops in Melbourne

A - Melbourne Airport

B - Cheltenham - Southland Shopping Centre

C - St Kilda - Habitat HQ

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Byron Bay to Melbourne by bus

How far is Byron Bay from Melbourne?
The distance between Byron Bay and Melbourne is around 1300 km (806 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Byron Bay to Melbourne?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Butler st, in Byron Bay, and end it at Melbourne Airport, in Melbourne.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-12

No data

11-13

$467

Today

$220

11-15

No data

11-16

$303

11-17

No data

11-18

$305

11-19

No data

The cheapest trip from Byron Bay to Melbourne was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $220

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 Melbourne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $220 to $467 for a bus ticket from Byron Bay to Melbourne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $303 which is on 2025-11-16.