The distance between Mackay and Noosa Heads is around 845km (525 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Mackay to Noosa Heads by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the train to Cooroy.
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Take the bus to Noosa Heads Junction.
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+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Mackay to Noosa Heads by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$95 ($65) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$240 ($160).
The distance between Mackay and Noosa Heads is around 845km (525 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 707km (439 miles)
It takes around 14h 10m to get from Mackay and Noosa Heads by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mackay to Noosa Heads is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx A$240 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Mackay and Noosa Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$95 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Mackay and Noosa Heads. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mackay and Noosa Heads. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Mackay and Noosa Heads with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 14h 10m.
Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Mackay and Noosa Heads. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mackay to Noosa Heads. We recommend that you fly from Mackay (MKY) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Mackay and Noosa Heads. The distance is around 845km (525 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mackay to Noosa Heads is to take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 10m and will usually cost around A$95 ($65).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 6hrs | A$715($480) | every 20 mins | 1,243km (772 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 4h 55m | A$240($160) | every 4 hours | 969km (602 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 40m | A$360($240) | once daily | 1,258km (782 miles) |
Bus | 14h 10m | A$95($65) | once daily | 1,019km (633 miles) |
Drive | 11h 45m | A$160($110) | on demand | 845km (525 miles) |
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The following major airports near Noosa Heads offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.