Byron Bay railway station facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Byron Bay
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| Former railway station ←Mullumbimby · Lismore→ |
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| Location | Jonson Street, Byron Bay |
| Coordinates | 28°38′40″S 153°36′42″E / 28.6445°S 153.6116°E |
| Owned by | Transport Asset Holding Entity |
| Operated by | NSW TrainLink |
| Line(s) | Murwillumbah |
| Distance | 882.66 kilometres from Central |
| Platforms | 1 |
| Tracks | 2 |
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| Structure type | Ground |
| Disabled access | Yes |
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| Opened | 15 May 1894 |
| Closed | 16 May 2004 |
The Byron Bay railway station is an old train station in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia. It used to be part of the Murwillumbah train line. The station first opened on 15 May 1894. It closed on 16 May 2004, when the train line from Casino stopped running. The station buildings were built between 1894 and 1913. This important place was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
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What is the Station Like Today?
Even though trains no longer stop at Byron Bay station, it is still used. You can find a NSW TrainLink office there to buy bus tickets. There is also a pub in one of the buildings at the end of the platform.
Bus Services at the Station
The area in front of the station is a busy spot for buses.
- NSW TrainLink coaches go to places like Grafton, Casino, Tweed Heads, Surfers Paradise, and Brisbane.
- Greyhound Australia buses travel to Brisbane and Sydney.
- Premier Motor Service buses also go to Brisbane, Lismore, and Sydney.
You can also catch smaller buses from here. These go to airports like Ballina, Gold Coast, and Brisbane Airport. Local bus companies like Ballina Buslines and Blanch's Bus Company also use the station.
New Train Service in Byron Bay
The Byron Bay Railroad Company started a new train service in December 2017. This train uses an old 660/720 class railcar. It runs from a resort about three kilometres north of Byron Bay. However, this new train does not go all the way to the old Byron Bay station. It stops about 300 metres away, north of Lawson Street.
Station Buildings and Features
The Byron Bay station is a special place because of its old buildings.
- The main station building is made of timber. It has a platform made of bricks. This part was finished in 1894.
- A timber shed was also built in 1894.
- A timber signal box with a sloped roof was added in 1913. This box helped control the train signals.
- There is also a water tower on Butler Street. It has a brick base and a large metal tank. This tower is also from around 1894.
Past Train Services
Byron Bay station had one platform for trains. It also had extra tracks for trains to pass each other or wait.
- Trains from Sydney used to stop here.
- One famous train was the North Coast Mail, which ran until 1973.
- Later, the Gold Coast Motorail took its place.
- In 1990, an XPT train service started using the station.
Why is it Heritage Listed?
The Byron Bay station is considered a very important historical site. It is a great example of old railway buildings.
- It has unique features, like the round water tank on a brick base.
- The station building itself is a good example of a standard timber roadside station.
- Its location on the main street of Byron Bay makes the town look special.
- The water tank is one of only two known to still exist with this design. This makes it very important.
The Byron Bay railway station was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. This means it is protected because it is a rare and important part of New South Wales history.
