How to travel from Burnie to Noosa Heads, Australia
The distance between Burnie and Noosa Heads is around 1,892km (1,176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Burnie to Noosa Heads by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Noosa Heads → Burnie if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Burnie (BWT) to Maroochydore (MCY).
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical costA$560($375)
Qantas
+ 3 others4 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Noosa Heads.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$645($435)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Burnie and Noosa Heads
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Burnie to Noosa Heads by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$420 ($285) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$560 ($375).
The distance between Burnie and Noosa Heads is around 1,892km (1,176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,758km (1,092 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Burnie and Noosa Heads by plane.
The quickest way to get from Burnie to Noosa Heads is to fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx A$560 ($375).
The cheapest way to travel between Burnie and Noosa Heads is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$420 ($285) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Burnie and Noosa Heads. We recommend that you fly from Burnie (BWT) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Burnie and Noosa Heads. We recommend that you fly from Burnie (BWT) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Burnie and Noosa Heads. Flights depart from Burnie (BWT) and arrive at Maroochydore (MCY) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 3h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Burnie to Noosa Heads. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 5h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Burnie to Noosa Heads typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Burnie (BWT) and and arrive into Maroochydore (MCY).
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Burnie to Noosa Heads. We recommend that you fly from Burnie (BWT) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 5h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Burnie to Noosa Heads is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around A$560 ($375).
Compare travel optionsbetween Burnie and Noosa Heads
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 5h 15m | A$560($375) | every 3 hours | 1,892km (1,176 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 40m | A$590($400) | every 2 hours | 1,965km (1,221 miles) |
| Bus to Devonport Interchange, plane | 6h 55m | A$420($285) | every 20 mins | 2,137km (1,328 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 7h 10m | A$540($365) | every 3 hours | 1,938km (1,204 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 40m | A$575($385) | every 2 hours | 2,011km (1,250 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 6h | A$645($435) | twice daily | 2,281km (1,417 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Burnie and Noosa Heads
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Sharp Aviation
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Merseylink
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
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