How to travel from Albury to Noosa, Australia

The distance between Albury and Noosa is around 1,286km (799 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Albury to Noosa 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
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Fly

Fly from Albury (ABX) to Maroochydore (MCY).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$505($340)
Operated by

Qantas

+ 2 others

1 similiar route

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Brisbane and then to Noosa Junction.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$250($170)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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3 x train
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bus
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Gympie Tce at Quota Park.

  • Duration24h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$210($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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car
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Drive

Drive to Noosaville.

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Distance1,574km (978 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Noosa

There are several options for getting from Albury to Noosa by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$210 ($140) and will take around 24h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$505 ($340).

The distance between Albury and Noosa is around 1,286km (799 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,226km (762 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Albury and Noosa by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Noosa is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx A$505 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Noosa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$210 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Albury and Noosa. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Noosa. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Noosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Brisbane and Noosa Junction. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Albury and Noosa. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albury and Noosa. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and arrive at Maroochydore (MCY) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Albury to Noosa. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Albury to Noosa typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and and arrive into Maroochydore (MCY).

The closest major airport to Noosa is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Noosa. Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Albury and Noosa. The distance is around 1,574km (978 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Noosa is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around A$505 ($340).

How do I get from Albury to Noosa

Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Noosa

Transport options from Albury to Noosa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 15m
A$505($340)
hourly1,337km (831 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 10m
A$475($320)
hourly1,286km (799 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
A$250($170)
once daily1,810km (1,125 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
24h 60m
A$210($140)
once daily1,777km (1,104 miles)
Train to Central Station, bus1 day 1h
A$210($140)
once daily1,777km (1,104 miles)
Bus and Train1 day 3h
A$265($180)
4 times a week1,726km (1,072 miles)
Drive
16h 50m
A$210($140)
on demand1,574km (978 miles)

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Airports near Noosa

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

MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Noosa
HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Noosa
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Noosa