How far is Byron Bay from Melbourne?

The distance separating Byron Bay and Melbourne is 806 miles (1300 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Byron Bay to Melbourne leave from Butler st and arrive at Melbourne Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Melbourne?

Once in Melbourne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Royal Melbourne Zoo, Eureka Skydeck - Observation Deck, National Sports Museum, Old Melbourne Gaol and The Great Ocean Road.

Bus Byron Bay to Melbourne from $212 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Byron Bay to Melbourne on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:15pm	Butler st	1d 11h	5:30am	Southern Cross	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Byron Bay to Melbourne on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	6:15pm	Butler st	1d 11h	5:30am	Southern Cross	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 11:00 AM AEDT.

Get from Byron Bay to Melbourne

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $147, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1d 11hAverage Duration

805 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ 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. 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 $147

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Where are the popular stops in Byron Bay and Melbourne?

Stops in Byron Bay

A - Butler st

Stops in Melbourne

A - Melbourne Airport

B - Cheltenham - Southland Shopping Centre

C - St Kilda - Habitat HQ

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$279

11/18

$279

Today

$317

11/20

$302

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The cheapest trip from Byron Bay to Melbourne was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $279

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

You can expect to pay from $279 to $317 for a bus ticket from Byron Bay to Melbourne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $302 which is on 2025-11-20.