How to travel from Ballarat to Noosa, Australia
The distance between Ballarat and Noosa is around 1,794km (1,115 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 20m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ballarat to Noosa by train, plane, 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 → Ballarat if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Maroochydore (MCY).
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical costA$245($165)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Noosa Junction.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costA$320($215)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Southern Cross, Central Station then Brisbane and then to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Gympie Tce at Quota Park.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$260($175)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Noosa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Noosa by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$245 ($165) and will take around 6h 20m.
The distance between Ballarat and Noosa is around 1,794km (1,115 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,513km (940 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Ballarat and Noosa by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Noosa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx A$245 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Noosa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$245 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballarat and Noosa. We recommend that you take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 6h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballarat and Noosa. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Noosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Sydney, Brisbane and Noosa Junction. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.
V-Line, Firefly Express, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Ballarat and Noosa. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Noosa. We recommend that you take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 6h 20m.
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 Ballarat and Noosa. The distance is around 1,884km (1,171 miles) by road and it will take around 21hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Noosa is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around A$245 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Noosa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 6h 20m | A$245($165) | twice daily | 1,794km (1,115 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 9h | A$320($215) | 6 times a week | 2,253km (1,400 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 5h | A$260($175) | once daily | 2,195km (1,364 miles) |
| Train to Southern Cross, bus | 1 day 5h | A$260($175) | once daily | 2,195km (1,364 miles) |
| Train to Southern Cross, bus | 1 day 8h | A$310($210) | once daily | 2,225km (1,382 miles) |
Drive | 21hrs | A$250($170) | on demand | 1,884km (1,171 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballarat and Noosa
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Regional Express
Bus companies
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
V-Line
XPT
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Airports near Noosa
The following major airports near Noosa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 36km (22 miles) from Noosa
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
- Distance
- 111km (69 miles) from Noosa
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Noosa