How to travel from Darwin to Noosa Heads, Australia
The distance between Darwin and Noosa Heads is around 3,032km (1,884 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Darwin to Noosa Heads 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 Noosa Heads → Darwin if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Darwin (DRW) to Maroochydore (MCY).
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time6hrs
- Typical costA$725($490)
+ 2 others4 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Alice Springs and then to Adelaide then take the train to Sydney Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Noosa Junction.
- Duration3 days 18h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$965($650)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Drive
Drive to Noosa Heads.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Distance3,501km (2,175 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Darwin and Noosa Heads
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Darwin to Noosa Heads by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$560 ($375) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$725 ($490).
The distance between Darwin and Noosa Heads is around 3,032km (1,884 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,793km (1,736 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Darwin and Noosa Heads by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Darwin to Noosa Heads is to fly which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx A$725 ($490).
The cheapest way to travel between Darwin and Noosa Heads, if you exclude driving, is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$560 ($375) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Darwin and Noosa Heads. We recommend that you fly from Darwin (DRW) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 7h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Darwin and Noosa Heads. We recommend that you fly from Darwin (DRW) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 7h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Darwin and Noosa Heads. Flights depart from Darwin (DRW) and arrive at Maroochydore (MCY) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 6hrs.
There is no direct flight from Darwin to Noosa Heads. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 7h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Darwin to Noosa Heads typically takes around 6hrs. Flights depart from Darwin (DRW) 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
Yes it is possible to drive from Darwin and Noosa Heads. The distance is around 3,501km (2,175 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 11h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darwin to Noosa Heads is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around A$725 ($490).
Compare travel optionsbetween Darwin and Noosa Heads
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 7h 45m | A$725($490) | every 4 hours | 4,049km (2,516 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 8h 55m | A$1,045($705) | every 20 mins | 3,306km (2,054 miles) |
| Fly to Bundaberg (BDB), Train | 9h 35m | A$1,085($730) | once daily | 3,401km (2,113 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 10hrs | A$755($505) | once daily | 4,090km (2,542 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 8hrs | A$560($375) | every 4 hours | 3,032km (1,884 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 3 days 18h | A$965($650) | once a week | 5,923km (3,680 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 3 days 23h | A$1,420($955) | once a week | 5,805km (3,607 miles) |
| Train to Adelaide Parklands, bus | 4 days 14h | A$930($625) | once a week | 5,776km (3,589 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 11h | A$660($445) | on demand | 3,501km (2,175 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Darwin and Noosa Heads
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Airnorth
Link Airways
Bus companies
Byron Easy Bus
Premier Motor Service
NSW TrainLink
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
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