There are 4 ways to get from Main Beach to Yamba by bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Bus via Byron Bay
best- Take the bus from Broadbeach to Byron Baybus
- Take the bus from Byron Bay to Yamba YHAbus Sydney
6h 24m$81–111Drive 205.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Main Beach to Yambacar 205.2 km
2h 24m$38–55Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Yamba YHAbus Sydney
6h 44m$46–81Bus #2
- Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to MacLeanbus Pm11
8h 9m$49–71
Main Beach to Yamba by tram and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Yamba is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Main Beach to Yamba is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Main Beach to Yamba. However, there are services departing from Broadbeach and arriving at Yamba YHA via Byron Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Main Beach and Yamba is 231 km. The road distance is 205.2 km.
The best way to get from Main Beach to Yamba without a car is to bus via Byron Bay which takes 6h 24m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Main Beach to Yamba, including transfers.
Main Beach to Yamba bus services, operated by Byron Bay Express, depart from Broadbeach station.
Main Beach to Yamba bus services, operated by Byron Bay Express, arrive at Byron Bay station.
Yamba is 1h ahead of Main Beach. It is currently 5:18 AM in Main Beach and 6:18 AM in Yamba.
Yes, the driving distance between Main Beach to Yamba is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Main Beach to Yamba.
What companies run services between Main Beach, QLD, Australia and Yamba, NSW, Australia?
You can take a vehicle from Main Beach station, platform 2 to Yamba YHA via Broadbeach North station, platform 2, Broadbeach, and Byron Bay in around 6h 24m.
Bus from Broadbeach to Byron Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Schedules at
- byronbayexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Byron Bay to Yamba YHA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $35–50
- Flexible
- $45–55
Bus from Surfers Paradise to Yamba YHA
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Flexible
- $65–80
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Burleigh Heads to MacLean
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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