Transport Melbourne to Byron bay via Gold Coast Airport
I currently stay in Melbourne Australia and I want to get to Byron Bay. So what is a convenient and inexpensive way to get from the Gold Coast Airport to Byron bay? For example: a Shuttle bus service.
Best Answer
Firstly you'll want to keep in mind that the "Gold Coast Airport" is not really on the Gold Coast - it's in Coolangatta (or more correctly, half of it is in Coolangatta, half of it is across the state border in Tweed Heads).
There are a few coach services between the Coolangatta/Tweed Heads areas and Byron Bay as a part of longer runs (eg, Brisbane -> Sydney), such as Greyhound. Although there are no trains to Byron, CountryLink does run a bus service from Tweed Heads. In both cases you'll need to get to wherever the bus picks up yourself - either via Taxi or a local shuttle bus.
There are also private shuttle companies that will go from the airport to Byron Bay, but they are expensive for just one person. eg, Gold Coast Shuttle will charge $75 for up to 2 people, and $20 for each additional person - not a bad price if there's at least 2 or 3 of you, but far more expensive than the other options if you're alone.
Your other option is to fly into Ballina and get a shuttle bus to Byron. eg, Xcede charge ~$15 each way from the "Ballina-Byron" airport (which is in Ballina!) to Byron Bay.
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How do I get to Byron Bay from Melbourne?
The best way to get from Melbourne to Byron Bay is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $130 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $480 and takes 26h 5m. How long is the flight from Melbourne to Byron Bay? The quickest flight from Melbourne Airport to Ballina Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h.How do you get to Byron Bay from the airport?
From the airport you can book a transfer shuttle. If you prefer to have your own transport while on holiday you can rent a car at the Ballina Byron airport. An international Australian airport located in Coolangatta (southern end of the Gold Coast), a 45 minute drive north of Byron Bay.Which airport is closer to Byron Bay?
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is the local airport and closest to Byron Bay, under 30 minutes drive time. The airport offers up to 58 flights per week from Sydney, Melbourne & Newcastle on Jetstar, Virgin Australia, FlyPelican and Rex Airlines.How do you get to Byron Bay without a car?
Other than walking, here are some other great options for getting around town:Traveling from Surfers Paradise to Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport - Public Transport
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