How to travel from Nelson Bay to Noosa, Australia

The distance between Nelson Bay and Noosa is around 811km (504 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.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nelson Bay to Noosa by plane, 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 NoosaNelson Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Gympie Tce at Quota Park.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$215($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then Brisbane and then to Noosa Junction.

  • Duration15h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$120($81)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lambton Rd Opp Hunter School Of The Performing Arts then take the train to Brisbane and then to Cooroy.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$135($90)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Noosaville.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Distance910km (565 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nelson Bay and Noosa

There are several options for getting from Nelson Bay to Noosa by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$120 ($81) and will take around 15h 35m. 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$215 ($145).

The distance between Nelson Bay and Noosa is around 811km (504 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 716km (445 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Nelson Bay and Noosa by plane, train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nelson Bay to Noosa is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx A$215 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Nelson Bay and Noosa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$120 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nelson Bay and Noosa. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Gympie Tce at Quota Park. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nelson Bay and Noosa. It typically takes around 15h 35m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nelson Bay to Noosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Broadmeadow Station, Brisbane and Noosa Junction. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 15h 35m.

Port Stephens Coaches, NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Nelson Bay and Noosa. Buses run once a week and take around 15h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nelson Bay to Noosa. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Gympie Tce at Quota Park. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Nelson Bay and Noosa. The distance is around 910km (565 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nelson Bay to Noosa is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around A$215 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nelson Bay and Noosa

Transport options from Nelson Bay to Noosa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus + 3 similar
4h 55m
A$215($145)
hourly811km (504 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train5h 30m
A$310($210)
every 20 mins830km (516 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 45m
A$280($190)
hourly1,119km (695 miles)
Bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, train and plane8h 30m
A$245($165)
hourly1,144km (711 miles)
Bus
15h 35m
A$120($81)
once a week1,002km (623 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
15h 20m
A$135($90)
once daily1,033km (642 miles)
Bus to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, train19h 35m
A$155($105)
once daily1,082km (672 miles)
Drive
9h 60m
A$170($115)
on demand910km (565 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