How to travel from Healesville to Noosa, Australia

The distance between Healesville and Noosa is around 1,588km (987 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Healesville to Noosa by bus, train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NoosaHealesville if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Lilydale Station/West William St then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Maroochydore (MCY).

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$380($255)
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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Noosa Junction.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$265($175)
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Drive

Drive to Noosaville.

  • Duration20hrs
  • Distance1,867km (1,160 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Healesville and Noosa

There are several options for getting from Healesville to Noosa by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$265 ($175) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$380 ($255).

The distance between Healesville and Noosa is around 1,588km (987 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,439km (894 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Healesville and Noosa by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Healesville to Noosa is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx A$380 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Healesville and Noosa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$265 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Healesville and Noosa. We recommend that you take the bus to Lilydale Station/West William St then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 5h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Healesville and Noosa. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Healesville to Noosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Brisbane and Noosa Junction. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

Metropolitan buses, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Healesville and Noosa. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Healesville to Noosa. We recommend that you take the bus to Lilydale Station/West William St then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 5h 35m.

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 Healesville and Noosa. The distance is around 1,867km (1,160 miles) by road and it will take around 20hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Healesville to Noosa is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around A$380 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Healesville and Noosa

Transport options from Healesville to Noosa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 35m
A$380($255)
hourly1,588km (987 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus7h 5m
A$355($240)
hourly1,624km (1,009 miles)
Bus
1 day 10h
A$265($175)
once daily2,190km (1,361 miles)
Drive
20hrs
A$350($235)
on demand1,867km (1,160 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