How to travel from Albury to Noosa Heads, Australia

The distance between Albury and Noosa Heads is around 1,291km (802 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Albury 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 HeadsAlbury if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

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

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$755($505)
Operated by

Qantas

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1 similiar route

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3 x bus
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Bus

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

  • Duration24h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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train
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration24h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$200($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Noosa Heads.

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

There are several options for getting from Albury to Noosa Heads by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$185 ($125) and will take around 24h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$755 ($505).

The distance between Albury and Noosa Heads is around 1,291km (802 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,225km (761 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Albury and Noosa Heads 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 Heads is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx A$755 ($505).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Noosa Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$185 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Albury and Noosa Heads. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Noosa Heads. It typically takes around 24h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Noosa Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Liverpool, Strathfield Station Albert Rd Stand E and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 24h 55m.

Firefly Express, NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Albury and Noosa Heads. Buses run once a week and take around 24h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albury and Noosa Heads. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and arrive at Maroochydore (MCY) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Albury to Noosa Heads. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Albury to Noosa Heads typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) 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 Albury and Noosa Heads. 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 Heads is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around A$755 ($505).

How do I get from Albury to Noosa Heads

Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Noosa Heads

Transport options from Albury to Noosa Heads
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 20m
A$755($505)
hourly1,756km (1,091 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 20m
A$530($355)
hourly1,291km (802 miles)
Bus
24h 55m
A$185($125)
once a week1,626km (1,010 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
24h 20m
A$200($135)
once daily1,759km (1,093 miles)
Train to Central Station, bus1 day 4h
A$240($160)
once daily1,812km (1,126 miles)
Bus and Train1 day 4h
A$240($160)
4 times a week1,737km (1,079 miles)
Drive
16h 50m
A$295($200)
on demand1,574km (978 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