How to travel from Noosa Heads to Albury, Australia

The distance between Noosa Heads and Albury is around 1,290km (801 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Noosa Heads to Albury by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Albury (ABX).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$530($355)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane then Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D and then to Albury station.

  • Duration24h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Central Station and then to Albury Station.

  • Duration23h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$200($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Albury.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Distance1,566km (973 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Noosa Heads and Albury

There are several options for getting from Noosa Heads to Albury by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$185 ($125) and will take around 24h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$530 ($355).

The distance between Noosa Heads and Albury is around 1,290km (801 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,225km (761 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Noosa Heads and Albury by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Noosa Heads to Albury is to fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx A$530 ($355).

The cheapest way to travel between Noosa Heads and Albury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$185 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Noosa Heads and Albury. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Albury (ABX). instead which will take 3h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Noosa Heads and Albury. It typically takes around 24h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Noosa Heads to Albury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D and Parramatta Station Stand B3. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 24h 50m.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Noosa Heads and Albury. Buses run once a week and take around 24h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Noosa Heads and Albury. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and arrive at Albury (ABX) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Noosa Heads to Albury. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Noosa Heads to Albury typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and and arrive into Albury (ABX).

The closest major airport to Albury is Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Albury. Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Noosa Heads and Albury. The distance is around 1,566km (973 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Noosa Heads to Albury is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around A$530 ($355).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Noosa Heads and Albury

Transport options from Noosa Heads to Albury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 60m
A$530($355)
hourly1,332km (828 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 30m
A$530($355)
hourly1,290km (801 miles)
Bus
24h 50m
A$185($125)
once a week1,633km (1,014 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
23h 55m
A$200($135)
once daily1,758km (1,092 miles)
Bus to Nambour station, train1 day 2h
A$240($160)
once daily1,814km (1,127 miles)
Bus to Nambour station, train1 day 2h
A$240($160)
4 times a week1,737km (1,079 miles)
Drive
16h 45m
A$295($200)
on demand1,566km (973 miles)

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Airports near Albury

The following major airports near Albury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Albury
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
223km (138 miles) from Albury
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
256km (159 miles) from Albury