The distance between Ballina and Noosa is around 323km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Ballina to Noosa by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Noosa Junction.
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Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Gympie Tce at Quota Park.
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There are several options for getting from Ballina to Noosa by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$48 ($32) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$43 ($29).
The distance between Ballina and Noosa is around 323km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Ballina and Noosa by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballina to Noosa is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx A$43 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Noosa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$48 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Noosa. We recommend that you drive to Noosaville. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Noosa. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Noosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Byron Bay Interchange Stand B, Brisbane and Noosa Junction. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
NSW TrainLink, Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Ballina and Noosa. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballina to Noosa. We recommend that you take the bus to Brisbane and then to Noosa Junction. instead which will take 5h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ballina and Noosa. The distance is around 323km (201 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Noosa is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around A$65 ($44).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 5h 25m | A$65($44) | once daily | 360km (224 miles) |
Bus via Brisbane | 7h 5m | A$79($53) | once daily | 372km (231 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 5h 60m | A$48($32) | twice daily | 373km (232 miles) |
Bus to Brisbane, train | 7hrs | A$58($39) | once daily | 362km (225 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | A$43($29) | on demand | 323km (201 miles) |
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The following major airports near Noosa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.