The distance between Byron Bay and Noosa Heads is around 303km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Byron Bay 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.
👋 Also check out Noosa Heads → Byron Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Noosa Junction.
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Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza.
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There are several options for getting from Byron Bay to Noosa Heads by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$46 ($31) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$58 ($39).
The distance between Byron Bay and Noosa Heads is around 303km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (159 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Byron Bay and Noosa Heads by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Byron Bay to Noosa Heads is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx A$58 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Byron Bay and Noosa Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$46 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Byron Bay and Noosa Heads. We recommend that you drive to Noosa Heads. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Byron Bay and Noosa Heads. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Byron Bay to Noosa Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
NSW TrainLink, Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus, Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Byron Bay and Noosa Heads. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Byron Bay to Noosa Heads. We recommend that you take the bus to Brisbane and then to Noosa Junction. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Byron Bay and Noosa Heads. The distance is around 303km (188 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Byron Bay to Noosa Heads is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around A$48 ($32).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4h 20m | A$48($32) | once daily | 322km (200 miles) |
Bus via Westfield Garden City | 7h 45m | A$70($47) | once daily | 334km (207 miles) |
Bus and Train | 7h 35m | A$46($31) | once daily | 331km (206 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | A$58($39) | on demand | 303km (188 miles) |
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The following major airports near Noosa Heads offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.