How to travel from Hervey Bay to Noosa, Australia

The distance between Hervey Bay and Noosa is around 175km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hervey Bay to Noosa by 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 NoosaHervey Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Cooroy.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$115($76)
Operated by

Queensland Rail Travel

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Tewantin Primary School.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$45($30)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Noosaville.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance175km (109 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hervey Bay and Noosa

There are several options for getting from Hervey Bay to Noosa by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$45 ($30) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$34 ($23).

The distance between Hervey Bay and Noosa is around 175km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 114km (71 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Hervey Bay and Noosa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hervey Bay to Noosa is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx A$34 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Hervey Bay and Noosa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$45 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hervey Bay and Noosa. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hervey Bay to Noosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Howard and Cooroy. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Hervey Bay and Noosa. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hervey Bay and Noosa. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hervey Bay to Noosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Service Rd at Alice Street and Tewantin Primary School. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Hervey Bay and Noosa. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hervey Bay to Noosa. We recommend that you take the train to Cooroy. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Hervey Bay and Noosa. The distance is around 175km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hervey Bay to Noosa is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around A$115 ($76).

How do I get from Hervey Bay to Noosa

Compare travel optionsbetween Hervey Bay and Noosa

Transport options from Hervey Bay to Noosa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
A$115($76)
twice daily196km (122 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
A$45($30)
once daily262km (163 miles)
Bus to Noosa Junction4h 25m
A$51($34)
once daily283km (176 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
A$34($23)
on demand175km (109 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