How to travel from Ballarat to Noosa Heads, Australia

The distance between Ballarat and Noosa Heads is around 1,789km (1,112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ballarat to Noosa Heads by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Maroochydore (MCY).

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$535($360)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Noosa Junction.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$360($240)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$240($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Noosa Heads.

  • Duration21hrs
  • Distance1,885km (1,171 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Noosa Heads

There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Noosa Heads by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$240 ($160) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$535 ($360).

The distance between Ballarat and Noosa Heads is around 1,789km (1,112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,514km (941 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Ballarat and Noosa Heads 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 Heads is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx A$535 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Noosa Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$240 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballarat and Noosa Heads. We recommend that you take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 5h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballarat and Noosa Heads. 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 Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway station. 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 Heads. 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 Heads. We recommend that you take the train to Footscray then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 5h 60m.

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 Ballarat and Noosa Heads. The distance is around 1,885km (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 Heads is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around A$535 ($360).

How do I get from Ballarat to Noosa Heads

Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Noosa Heads

Transport options from Ballarat to Noosa Heads
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 60m
A$535($360)
5 times a day1,789km (1,112 miles)
Bus
1 day 9h
A$360($240)
6 times a week2,219km (1,379 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 5h
A$240($160)
once daily2,177km (1,353 miles)
Train to Southern Cross, bus1 day 9h
A$280($185)
once daily2,230km (1,386 miles)
Drive
21hrs
A$355($240)
on demand1,885km (1,171 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