Byron Bay Express Timetable
Below you’ll find a timetable & pricing list! You can find general tourist information for Byron Bay here & Surfers Paradise here. If you have any questions please read our FAQ first, and then feel free to contact us directly. Thank you!
WINTER daily Timetable
(6 April 2025 – 4 Oct 2025)
Departs
SURFERS PARADISE (QLD Time)
Departs
GOLD COAST AIRPORT (QLD Time)
Arrives
BYRON BAY (NSW Time)
–
9:00am
9:50am
9:30am
10:15am
11:05am
12:00pm
12:45pm
1:35pm
2:00pm
2:45pm
3:35pm
Departs
BYRON BAY (NSW Time)
Departs
GOLD COAST AIRPORT (QLD Time)
Arrives
SURFERS PARADISE (QLD Time)
10:00am
10:50am
11:35am
11:30am
12:20pm
1:05pm
2:00pm
2:50pm
–
4:00pm
4:50pm
5:35pm
During this period, Queensland (QLD) and New South Wales (NSW) are both on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Times are consistent across both states.
If you are planning to travel between October – April (summer), please note that we operate across two different states and two different time zones. During DAYLIGHT SAVINGS, there is a one hour time difference between QLD & NSW.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS runs from October 05, 2025 to April 04, 2026
Summer Daily Timetable
(5 Oct 2025 – 4 April 2026)
Departs
SURFERS PARADISE (QLD Time)
Departs
GOLD COAST AIRPORT (QLD Time)
Arrives
BYRON BAY (NSW Time)
–
9:00am
10:50am
9:30am
10:15am
12:05pm
12:00pm
12:45pm
2:35pm
2:00pm
2:45pm
4:35pm
Departs
BYRON BAY (NSW Time)
Departs
GOLD COAST AIRPORT (QLD Time)
Arrives
SURFERS PARADISE (QLD Time)
11:00am
10:50am
11:35am
12:30pm
12:20pm
1:05pm
3:00pm
2:50pm
–
5:00pm
4:50pm
5:35pm
Important Bus Information
We operate two primary bus services:
- The first bus departs daily from Gold Coast Airport at 9:00 AM (QLD Time).
- The second bus departs daily from Surfers Paradise at 9:30 AM (QLD Time)
Please note: The 2:00 PM departure from Byron Bay (NSW Time) concludes its journey at Gold Coast Airport (QLD Time) and does not continue to Surfers Paradise.
Byron Bay Express Shuttle Bus Pricing
Adults / (15+)
$45 / Oneway
$80 / Return
Child / (4-14)
$35 / Oneway
$60 / Return
All Passengers
Surfers ↔ Gold Coast
All Seats / $25
PLEASE NOTE: Infants & Toddlers Travel FREE
Please Note
BYRON BAY EXPRESS will endeavour to honour its commitments relating to departure and arrival times but will not be liable in the event that times are unable to be met as a result of road, traffic, weather conditions or any other event that would reasonably cause a delay. Please refer to our terms and conditions for more information.
Explore Our Shuttle Routes
Byron Bay Express offers regular services connecting you to some of the region’s most popular destinations:
Byron Bay to Surfers Paradise
Byron Bay to Gold Coast
Gold Coast to Byron Bay
Gold Coast to Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise to Gold Coast
