How to travel from Bright to Noosa Heads, Australia
The distance between Bright and Noosa Heads is around 1,409km (875 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 5m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bright to Noosa Heads by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Noosa Heads → Bright if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Maroochydore (MCY).
- Duration6h 5m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical costA$760($515)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Ford St/Camp St, Albury, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Noosa Junction.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$195($130)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Wangaratta then take the train to Central Station and then to Brisbane then take the bus to Noosa Junction.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$215($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bright and Noosa Heads
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bright to Noosa Heads by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$195 ($130) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$760 ($515).
The distance between Bright and Noosa Heads is around 1,409km (875 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,286km (799 miles)
It takes around 6h 5m to get from Bright and Noosa Heads by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bright to Noosa Heads is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx A$760 ($515).
The cheapest way to travel between Bright and Noosa Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$195 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bright and Noosa Heads. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 6h 5m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bright and Noosa Heads. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bright to Noosa Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ford St/Camp St, Albury, Sydney and Brisbane. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.
V/Line, Public Transport Victoria, Firefly Express, Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Bright and Noosa Heads. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bright to Noosa Heads. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 6h 5m.
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 Bright and Noosa Heads. The distance is around 1,676km (1,041 miles) by road and it will take around 18hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bright to Noosa Heads is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around A$760 ($515).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bright and Noosa Heads
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 6h 5m | A$760($515) | once daily | 1,874km (1,164 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 10m | A$535($360) | once daily | 1,409km (875 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 7h 35m | A$395($265) | twice daily | 1,815km (1,128 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 6h | A$195($130) | 4 times a week | 1,861km (1,156 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | A$215($145) | once daily | 1,924km (1,196 miles) |
| Bus to Wangaratta, train | 1 day 6h | A$255($175) | once daily | 1,978km (1,229 miles) |
Drive | 18hrs | A$315($215) | on demand | 1,676km (1,041 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bright and Noosa Heads
Bus companies
V/Line
Public Transport Victoria
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
Airports near Noosa Heads
The following major airports near Noosa Heads offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Noosa Heads
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 112km (69 miles) from Noosa Heads
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Noosa Heads