Private Transfer from Brisbane City to Bangalow
Brisbane City to Bangalow costs from $384 per car in a sedan (1–3 passengers) or $384 in a Mercedes V-Class (up to 7). It is 166.2 km by road, usually 125–160 minutes depending on traffic. Door to door: we collect you from your address in Brisbane City and drive you straight to Bangalow.
Brisbane City to Bangalow at a glance
| Distance by road | 166.2 km (144.3 km in a straight line, heading south) |
|---|---|
| Usual drive time | 125–160 minutes |
| Main roads | Pacific Motorway (M3), Hinterland Way (B62) |
| Sedan (1–3 passengers) | from $384 per car |
| Mercedes V-Class (1–7 passengers) | from $384 per car |
| Pickup | Your address on the Brisbane City (priced from the Brisbane CBD) |
| Drop-off | Your address in Bangalow |
| State border | Queensland into New South Wales |
Distances and times from OpenStreetMap routing; fares from our booking engine, checked 4 October 2026.
How much is a private transfer from Brisbane City to Bangalow?
Fares are set by road distance, and at 166.2 km Brisbane City to Bangalow starts at $384 in a sedan. One fare covers the whole car, tolls and GST included, and the booking form confirms it for your pickup address before you pay.
Up to three people with two big cases fit the sedan; with more people, prams, golf clubs or surfboards, take the V-Class. Groups above seven travel in two vehicles booked together. Sedan · V-Class
Travel time and route
Most of the drive is on the Pacific Motorway (M3): 155.9 of the 166.2 km (94%). After that, Hinterland Way (B62) carries 5.8 km.
Allow 125–160 minutes. The lower figure is a clear run; weekday peaks around Brisbane push it towards 160.
Bangalow is 144.3 km south of Brisbane City as the crow flies, so the road distance is 1.2 times the straight line.
Pickup and drop-off
Pickup in Brisbane City. We come to your door; fares on this page are priced from the Brisbane CBD, and the booking form prices your own address. Your driver arrives at the booked time.
Travelling to Bangalow with children
Capsules, child seats and boosters are free on every booking, set up before your Brisbane City pickup; add each child's age to the booking. Both Queensland and New South Wales require an approved restraint for children under 7, so the same seat covers the whole 166.2 km. Child seat rules in Queensland and NSW.
Bangalow runs on New South Wales time
Brisbane City stays on Queensland time all year, while Bangalow moves to daylight saving from the first Sunday in October until the first Sunday in April, an hour ahead. Book the pickup in Brisbane City local time. NSW and Queensland time difference.
Good to know about Bangalow
- Heritage House, the Bangalow Historical Society museum, is a Queenslander-style wooden building on the corner of Ashton and Deacon Streets; the old verandah tea rooms have been replaced by an independently operated coffee cart. Source
- Gold Coast Airport's main runway crosses the Queensland–New South Wales border; its entrance is in Bilinga, Queensland, about 90 km south of Brisbane, and it operates on Queensland time (AEST, UTC+10) year-round. Source
- Bangalow is served by bus route 610, 'Lismore to Byron Bay via Bangalow', operated by Buslines Group, plus the 641X express via Bexhill and Clunes. Source
Brisbane City to Bangalow: questions
How much is a private transfer from Brisbane City to Bangalow?
$384 is the sedan from-price and $384 the V-Class from-price for the 166.2 km.
How long does the drive from Brisbane City to Bangalow take?
125–160 minutes, mostly on the Pacific Motorway (M3).
Is there a time difference between Brisbane City and Bangalow?
In daylight saving months, yes: Bangalow is an hour ahead of Brisbane City.
Unison Transfers is a private transfer company on the Gold Coast (ABN 45 647 949 488). Every booking is private: only your group travels in the car. Reviews · Booking and cancellation terms · Contact