The distance between Brisbane and Noosa Heads is around 135km (84 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Brisbane to Noosa Heads 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 Noosa Junction.
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Take the train to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza.
Translink QLD
There are several options for getting from Brisbane to Noosa Heads by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$15 ($10) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$27 ($18).
The distance between Brisbane and Noosa Heads is around 135km (84 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 119km (74 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Brisbane and Noosa Heads by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brisbane to Noosa Heads is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx A$27 ($18).
The cheapest way to travel between Brisbane and Noosa Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$15 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Brisbane and Noosa Heads. We recommend that you drive to Noosa Heads. instead which will take 1h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brisbane and Noosa Heads. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Brisbane and Noosa Heads with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 10m.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and Translink QLD run regular bus services between Brisbane and Noosa Heads. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brisbane to Noosa Heads. We recommend that you take the bus to Noosa Junction. instead which will take 2h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brisbane and Noosa Heads. The distance is around 135km (84 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brisbane to Noosa Heads is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around A$27 ($18).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 2h 10m | A$27($18) | once daily | 137km (85 miles) |
Bus via Gympie Rd at Aspley South, stop 41 | 2h 40m | A$33($22) | once daily | 142km (88 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3hrs | A$15($10) | hourly | 160km (99 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | A$27($18) | on demand | 135km (84 miles) |
Premier Motor Service
Translink QLD
The following major airports near Noosa Heads offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.