What is the distance between Newcastle and Byron Bay?

The distance covered from Newcastle to Byron Bay is 509 km (316 miles).

Bus Newcastle to Byron Bay from $79 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Newcastle to Byron Bay on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25pm	NEWCASTLE	10h 45m	8:10am	Butler st	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:55pm	NEWCASTLE	10h 55m	10:50am	Butler st	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	NEWCASTLE	13h 25m	10:50am	Butler st	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle to Byron Bay on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25pm	NEWCASTLE	11h 35m	9:00am	Butler st	Cheapest
Bus	9:25pm	NEWCASTLE	10h 45m	8:10am	Butler st	Fastest
Bus	9:25pm	NEWCASTLE	10h 45m	8:10am	Butler st	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	NEWCASTLE	10h 55m	10:50am	Butler st	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	NEWCASTLE	11h 35m	9:00am	Butler st	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle to Byron Bay on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55pm	NEWCASTLE	10h 55m	10:50am	Butler st	Cheapest
Bus	9:25pm	NEWCASTLE	10h 45m	8:10am	Butler st	Fastest
Bus	9:25pm	NEWCASTLE	10h 45m	8:10am	Butler st	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	NEWCASTLE	10h 55m	10:50am	Butler st	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	NEWCASTLE	10h 55m	10:50am	Butler st	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:58 PM AEDT.

Get from Newcastle to Byron Bay

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 10 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

10h 55mAverage Duration

508 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

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Greyhound Australia

4/52,356 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2356 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 $85

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

What is the distance between Newcastle and Byron Bay?
The distance covered from Newcastle to Byron Bay is 509 km (316 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-18

$227

11-19

$209

Today

$217

11-21

$132

11-22

$81

11-23

$109

11-24

No data

11-25

$96

The cheapest trip from Newcastle to Byron Bay was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $81

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

You can expect to pay from $81 to $252 for a bus ticket from Newcastle to Byron Bay based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $81 which is on 2025-11-22.