How to travel from Adelaide to Noosa Heads, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Noosa Heads is around 1,786km (1,110 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Adelaide to Noosa Heads by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$470($315)
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Bus

Take the bus to Albury, Liverpool then Brisbane and then to Noosa Junction.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$305($205)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Sydney Central Station and then to Brisbane then take the bus to Noosa Junction.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$520($350)
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Drive

Drive to Noosa Heads.

  • Duration23h 40m
  • Distance2,138km (1,329 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Noosa Heads

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Noosa Heads by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$15 ($10) and will take around 2 days 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$470 ($315).

The distance between Adelaide and Noosa Heads is around 1,786km (1,110 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,676km (1,042 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Adelaide and Noosa Heads by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Noosa Heads is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx A$470 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Noosa Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$15 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Noosa Heads. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza. instead which will take 5h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Noosa Heads. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Noosa Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury, Liverpool, Strathfield Station Albert Rd Stand E and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

V/Line, Firefly Express, NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Adelaide and Noosa Heads. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adelaide to Noosa Heads. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza. instead which will take 5h 55m.

The closest major airport to Noosa Heads is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Noosa Heads. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Adelaide and Noosa Heads. The distance is around 2,138km (1,329 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Noosa Heads is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around A$470 ($315).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Noosa Heads

Transport options from Adelaide to Noosa Heads
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus
5h 55m
A$470($315)
hourly1,786km (1,110 miles)
Bus
1 day 15h
A$305($205)
once a week2,551km (1,585 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 20h
A$520($350)
once a week2,810km (1,746 miles)
Train to Brisbane, bus2 days 11h
A$15($10)
once a week2,776km (1,725 miles)
Drive
23h 40m
A$405($270)
on demand2,138km (1,329 miles)

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Airports near Noosa Heads

The following major airports near Noosa Heads offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Noosa Heads
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Noosa Heads
HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Noosa Heads