How to travel from Broken Hill to Noosa, Australia

The distance between Broken Hill and Noosa is around 1,675km (1,041 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Broken Hill 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 NoosaBroken Hill if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Maroochydore (MCY).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$845($570)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Newcastle then Brisbane and then to Noosa Junction.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$250($170)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Noosaville.

  • Duration18h 15m
  • Distance1,675km (1,041 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broken Hill and Noosa

There are several options for getting from Broken Hill to Noosa by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$250 ($170) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$845 ($570).

The distance between Broken Hill and Noosa is around 1,675km (1,041 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,278km (794 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Broken Hill and Noosa by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Broken Hill to Noosa is to fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx A$845 ($570).

The cheapest way to travel between Broken Hill and Noosa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$250 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Broken Hill and Noosa. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 5h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Broken Hill and Noosa. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Broken Hill to Noosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Newcastle, Brisbane and Noosa Junction. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

NSW TrainLink, Sid Foggs Coaches, Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Broken Hill and Noosa. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Broken Hill and Noosa. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and arrive at Maroochydore (MCY) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Broken Hill to Noosa. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 5h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Broken Hill to Noosa typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) 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 Broken Hill and Noosa. The distance is around 1,675km (1,041 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broken Hill to Noosa is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around A$845 ($570).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Broken Hill and Noosa

Transport options from Broken Hill to Noosa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 5m
A$845($570)
hourly1,815km (1,128 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus6h 50m
A$735($495)
hourly1,840km (1,143 miles)
Bus
1 day 8h
A$250($170)
3 times a week2,188km (1,359 miles)
Drive
18h 15m
A$315($215)
on demand1,675km (1,041 miles)

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Airports near Noosa

The following major airports near Noosa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Noosa
HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Noosa
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Noosa