How to travel from Dubbo to Noosa, Australia

The distance between Dubbo and Noosa is around 854km (531 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dubbo 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 NoosaDubbo if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Maroochydore (MCY).

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$705($475)
Operated by

Qantas

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1 similiar route

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Tamworth Station Coach Stop then Brisbane and then to Noosa Junction.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$215($145)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x bus
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train
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bus
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Tamworth Station Coach Stop then Stanthorpe and then to Dinmore then take the train to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Gympie Tce at Quota Park.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$240($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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car
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Drive

Drive to Noosaville.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Distance972km (604 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubbo and Noosa

There are several options for getting from Dubbo to Noosa by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$120 ($81) and will take around 19h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$705 ($475).

The distance between Dubbo and Noosa is around 854km (531 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 781km (486 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Dubbo and Noosa by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dubbo to Noosa is to fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx A$705 ($475).

The cheapest way to travel between Dubbo and Noosa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$120 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dubbo and Noosa. We recommend that you fly from Dubbo (DBO) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 4h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dubbo and Noosa. It typically takes around 16h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dubbo to Noosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tamworth Station Coach Stop, Brisbane and Noosa Junction. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 16h 10m.

NSW TrainLink, Crisps Coaches, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Dubbo and Noosa. Buses run twice a week and take around 16h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Dubbo and Noosa. Flights depart from Dubbo (DBO) and arrive at Maroochydore (MCY) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Dubbo to Noosa. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Dubbo to Noosa typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Dubbo (DBO) 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 Dubbo and Noosa. The distance is around 972km (604 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubbo to Noosa is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around A$705 ($475).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dubbo and Noosa

Transport options from Dubbo to Noosa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 5m
A$705($475)
hourly1,195km (743 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 40m
A$540($360)
hourly854km (531 miles)
Bus
16h 10m
A$215($145)
twice a week1,065km (662 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
16hrs
A$240($160)
twice a week1,087km (675 miles)
Bus to Maitland Station, Station St, train19h 25m
A$120($81)
3 times a week1,326km (824 miles)
Train and Bus23h 10m
A$210($140)
twice daily1,582km (983 miles)
Drive
10h 55m
A$130($87)
on demand972km (604 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