How to travel from Albany to Noosa Heads, Australia
The distance between Albany and Noosa Heads is around 4,153km (2,581 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Albany 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.
👋 Also check out Noosa Heads → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Maroochydore (MCY).
- Duration8h 10m
- Flight time7hrs
- Typical costA$855($575)
Regional Express
+ 3 others5 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Sydney Central Station and then to Brisbane then take the bus to Noosa Junction.
- Duration4 days 1h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$995($670)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Noosa Heads.
- Duration1 day 22h
- Distance4,417km (2,745 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Noosa Heads
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Noosa Heads by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around A$695 ($470) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 8h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$855 ($575).
The distance between Albany and Noosa Heads is around 4,153km (2,581 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,480km (2,162 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Albany and Noosa Heads by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 22h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Noosa Heads is to fly which takes around 8h 10m and will set you back approx A$855 ($575).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Noosa Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$695 ($470) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Noosa Heads. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 8h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Noosa Heads. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 8h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Albany and Noosa Heads. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Maroochydore (MCY) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 7hrs.
There is no direct flight from Albany to Noosa Heads. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 8h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Albany to Noosa Heads typically takes around 7hrs. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and and arrive into Maroochydore (MCY).
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 Albany and Noosa Heads. The distance is around 4,417km (2,745 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 22h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Noosa Heads is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around A$855 ($575).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Noosa Heads
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 8h 10m | A$855($575) | hourly | 4,580km (2,846 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 9h 15m | A$780($525) | once daily | 4,243km (2,637 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 10hrs | A$1,295($870) | every 20 mins | 4,427km (2,751 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 13hrs | A$940($630) | once daily | 4,581km (2,846 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 8h 55m | A$955($640) | hourly | 4,153km (2,581 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 13h 55m | A$695($470) | once daily | 4,196km (2,607 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4 days 1h | A$995($670) | once a week | 5,491km (3,412 miles) |
| Bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale, train | 4 days 5h | A$1,035($700) | once a week | 5,544km (3,445 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 22h | A$835($560) | on demand | 4,417km (2,745 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Noosa Heads
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Bus companies
Transwa
Byron Easy Bus
Premier Motor Service
Airports near Noosa Heads
The following major airports near Noosa Heads offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Noosa Heads
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 112km (69 miles) from Noosa Heads
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Noosa Heads