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.
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.
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Take the train to Cooroy.
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Take the bus to Tewantin Primary School.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 45m | A$115($76) | twice daily | 196km (122 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 10m | A$45($30) | once daily | 262km (163 miles) |
Bus to Noosa Junction | 4h 25m | A$51($34) | once daily | 283km (176 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | A$34($23) | on demand | 175km (109 miles) |
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The following major airports near Noosa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.