What is the travel distance from Melbourne to Byron Bay?

About 806 miles (1300 km) separate Melbourne and Byron Bay.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Melbourne to Byron Bay?

The majority of buses traveling from Melbourne to Byron Bay start their journey at Melbourne Airport and wind up at Butler st. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Byron Bay?

Once in Byron Bay, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Macadamia Castle, Bluesfest, Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum, Diving and Snorkelling and Brunswick Heads.

Bus Melbourne to Byron Bay from $135 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Melbourne to Byron Bay on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:00pm	Southern Cross	1d 10h	8:10am	Butler st	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Melbourne to Byron Bay on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:00pm	Southern Cross	1d 10h	8:10am	Butler st	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:00pm	Southern Cross	1d 10h	8:10am	Butler st	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:47 PM AEDT.

Get from Melbourne to Byron Bay

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $148, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 10hAverage Duration

805 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Melbourne and Byron Bay?

Stops in Melbourne

A
Melbourne Airport
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B
Cheltenham - Southland Shopping Centre
Southland SC, Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia
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C
St Kilda - Habitat HQ
296 State Route 3, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

Stops in Byron Bay

A
Butler st
51-57 Butler BYRON BAY INTERCHANGE,, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,362 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2362 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $148

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

What is the travel distance from Melbourne to Byron Bay?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Melbourne to Byron Bay?
What are the best sights and things to do in Byron Bay?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$313

11/25

$300

Today

$348

11/27

No data

11/28

$224

11/29

$224

11/30

No data

12/01

$150

The cheapest trip from Melbourne to Byron Bay was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $150

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

You can expect to pay from $150 to $348 for a bus ticket from Melbourne to Byron Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $150 which is on 2025-12-01.