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How to get from Ballina or Gold Coast Airport to Byron Bay: airport shuttles, car hire and transfers.

Getting To Byron Bay From Ballina or Gold Coast

The Lord Byron Hotel is conveniently located in the centre of Byron Bay, on Jonson St. We are just 500m from the Byron Bay Bus Interchange, and also provide complimentary onsite car parking for guests.

There are a number of ways of arriving to Byron Bay and The Lord Byron, outlined below. Whichever option you choose, we recommend organising your transport in advance.

BY AIR

By air, the best way to reach Byron Bay is flying to either Ballina Airport (35km / 30-45 minute drive) or Coolangatta (Gold Coast) Airport (68km / 45 minute drive). Brisbane Airport (175km away / 2 hour drive) is also another option.

Jetstar, Virgin, Rex and Qantas operate regular flights from Sydney and Melbourne to Ballina.

Jetstar, Virgin, Rex and Qantas operate regular flights from all capital cities to the Gold Coast.

At both airports, there are connecting transfers, and car hire available.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

A number of bus shuttles operate from each of the nearby airports, allowing for a smooth airport transfer to The Lord Byron. Many of the below companies offer both shared and private transfers.

From Ballina to Byron Bay:

From Gold Coast to Byron Bay

From Brisbane to Byron Bay:

CAR HIRE

If you’re looking for flexibility and interested in taking on some day trips while in Byron Bay, it may be a good idea to hire a car from your arrival airport. Hertz, Avis, Budget, Thrifty and Europcar each have car hire options with airport pickup.

UBER / TAXI

Uber and Taxis are also available from Ballina Airport to Byron Bay. An Uber may cost around $60 (one way), and a taxi may cost around $100 (one way).

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