How to travel from Bathurst to Noosa, Australia
The distance between Bathurst and Noosa is around 4,148km (2,577 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8h 25m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Bathurst 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.
👋 Also check out Noosa → Bathurst if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Maroochydore (MCY).
- Duration8h 25m
- Flight time7hrs
- Typical costA$855($575)
Regional Express
+ 3 others5 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Cooroy.
- Duration4 days 2h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$975($655)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bathurst and Noosa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bathurst to Noosa by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around A$665 ($450) and will take around 14h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 8h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$855 ($575).
The distance between Bathurst and Noosa is around 4,148km (2,577 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 852km (530 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Bathurst and Noosa by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 22h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bathurst to Noosa is to fly which takes around 8h 25m and will set you back approx A$855 ($575).
The cheapest way to travel between Bathurst and Noosa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$665 ($450) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bathurst and Noosa. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 8h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bathurst and Noosa. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 8h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bathurst and Noosa. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Maroochydore (MCY) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 7hrs.
There is no direct flight from Bathurst to Noosa. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 8h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bathurst to Noosa typically takes around 7hrs. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) 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 Bathurst and Noosa. The distance is around 4,416km (2,744 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 22h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bathurst to Noosa is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around A$855 ($575).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bathurst and Noosa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 8h 25m | A$855($575) | hourly | 4,585km (2,849 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 9h 40m | A$1,365($920) | every 20 mins | 4,421km (2,747 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 13h 50m | A$940($630) | once daily | 4,631km (2,878 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 8h 35m | A$1,025($690) | hourly | 4,148km (2,577 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 9h 20m | A$840($565) | every 20 mins | 4,254km (2,643 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 14h 5m | A$665($450) | once daily | 4,194km (2,606 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 4 days 2h | A$975($655) | once a week | 5,504km (3,420 miles) |
| Bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale, train | 4 days 6h | A$1,015($685) | once a week | 5,542km (3,443 miles) |
| Bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale, train | 4 days 7h | A$955($640) | once a week | 5,560km (3,455 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 22h | A$835($560) | on demand | 4,416km (2,744 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bathurst and Noosa
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Bus companies
Transwa
Byron Easy Bus
Premier Motor Service
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