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How to get fromManly to Byron Bayby ferry, plane, bus, train or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Manly to Byron Bay by ferry, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Ferry, fly to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)planeSYD - BNK
    3. Take the bus from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Dr to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Bbus
    4h 56m
    $105–421

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side AferryMff
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain33 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Byron Bay Interchange, Stand Cbus173 / ...
    15h 6m
    $74–269

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chatswood to Byron BaybusPm12
    15h 31m
    $100–154

  4. Drive 759.3 km

    1. Drive from Manly to Byron Baycar759.3 km
    8h 8m
    $144–208

  5. Ferry, fly to Gold Coast Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)planeSYD - OOL
    3. Take the bus from Gold Coast Airport to Byron Baybus
    4h 49m
    $140–498

  6. Ferry, fly to Coffs Harbour Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Aferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)planeSYD - CFS
    3. Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Airport - Under Awning at Flight Departures to Bus Interchange Stand D – Butler Streetbus
    7h 19m
    $185–563

  7. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side AferryMff
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brunswick HeadsbusBrisbane
    17h 14m
    $135–314

Manly to Byron Bay by ferry, train, and bus

Calendar32Weekly Services
Duration15h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manly, NSW, Australia and Byron Bay, NSW, Australia?

Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Chatswood to Byron Bay once daily. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 13h 40m.

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