How to travel from Kingscliff to Noosa Heads, Australia

The distance between Kingscliff and Noosa Heads is around 248km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kingscliff to Noosa Heads 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 Noosa HeadsKingscliff if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to Brisbane CBD Roma St and then to Noosa Junction.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$73($49)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Roma Street station platform 7 and then to Cooroy.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    A$120($82)
Operated by

Translink QLD

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bowen Hills station platform 2 and then to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    A$37($25)
Operated by

Translink QLD

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Drive

Drive to Noosa Heads.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance248km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kingscliff and Noosa Heads

There are several options for getting from Kingscliff to Noosa Heads by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$37 ($25) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$48 ($32).

The distance between Kingscliff and Noosa Heads is around 248km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Kingscliff and Noosa Heads by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kingscliff to Noosa Heads is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx A$48 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Kingscliff and Noosa Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$37 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kingscliff and Noosa Heads. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kingscliff to Noosa Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Varsity Lakes station platform 2, Roma Street station platform 7 and Cooroy. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Translink QLD and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Kingscliff and Noosa Heads. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Kingscliff and Noosa Heads. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kingscliff to Noosa Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wharf St Opp Tweed Heads Visitor Information Centre, Gold Coast Airport and Brisbane CBD Roma St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Byron Easy Bus, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Kingscliff and Noosa Heads. 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 Kingscliff to Noosa Heads. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Street station platform 7 and then to Cooroy. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Kingscliff and Noosa Heads. The distance is around 248km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kingscliff to Noosa Heads is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around A$120 ($82).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kingscliff and Noosa Heads

Transport options from Kingscliff to Noosa Heads
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
A$73($49)
once daily256km (159 miles)
Bus via Brisbane6h 30m
A$67($45)
once daily277km (172 miles)
Train
4h 10m
A$120($82)
every 20 mins270km (168 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 10m
A$37($25)
hourly288km (179 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
A$48($32)
on demand248km (154 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