How to travel from Healesville to Noosa Heads, Australia

The distance between Healesville and Noosa Heads is around 1,583km (984 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Healesville to Noosa Heads 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 Noosa HeadsHealesville 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 20m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$375($250)
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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$190($130)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Central Station and then to Brisbane then take the bus to Noosa Junction.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$230($155)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Noosa Heads.

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

There are several options for getting from Healesville to Noosa Heads by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$190 ($130) and will take around 1 day 5h. 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 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$375 ($250).

The distance between Healesville and Noosa Heads is around 1,583km (984 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,439km (894 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Healesville and Noosa Heads 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 Heads is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx A$375 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Healesville and Noosa Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$190 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Healesville and Noosa Heads. 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 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Healesville and Noosa Heads. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Healesville to Noosa Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Parramatta, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Metropolitan buses, Firefly Express, NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Healesville and Noosa Heads. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 5h 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 Heads. 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 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 Healesville and Noosa Heads. 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 Heads is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around A$375 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Healesville and Noosa Heads

Transport options from Healesville to Noosa Heads
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 20m
A$375($250)
hourly1,583km (984 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus7h 15m
A$370($250)
hourly1,629km (1,012 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
A$190($130)
once a week2,009km (1,248 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 5h
A$230($155)
once daily2,132km (1,325 miles)
Train to Central Station, bus1 day 9h
A$270($180)
once daily2,185km (1,358 miles)
Drive
20hrs
A$350($235)
on demand1,867km (1,160 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