How to travel from Byron Bay to Noosa Heads, Australia

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.

4 routes found

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 HeadsByron Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Noosa Junction.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$48($32)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Bus and Train

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.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$46($31)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Noosa Heads.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance303km (188 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Byron Bay and Noosa Heads

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Byron Bay and Noosa Heads

Transport options from Byron Bay to Noosa Heads
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 20m
A$48($32)
once daily322km (200 miles)
Bus via Westfield Garden City7h 45m
A$70($47)
once daily334km (207 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 35m
A$46($31)
once daily331km (206 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
A$58($39)
on demand303km (188 miles)

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Airports near Noosa Heads

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

MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Noosa Heads
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Noosa Heads
HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Noosa Heads