The distance between Noosa Heads and Byron Bay is around 298km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Noosa Heads to Byron Bay by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Byron Bay → Noosa Heads if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Byron Bay.
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Take the bus to Nambour station then take the train to Central station platform 5 then take the bus to Byron Bay.
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There are several options for getting from Noosa Heads to Byron Bay by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$46 ($31) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$56 ($38).
The distance between Noosa Heads and Byron Bay is around 298km (185 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (159 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Noosa Heads and Byron Bay by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Noosa Heads to Byron Bay is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx A$56 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Noosa Heads and Byron Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$46 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Noosa Heads and Byron Bay. We recommend that you drive to Byron Bay. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Noosa Heads and Byron Bay. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Noosa Heads to Byron Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane and King George Square 2F. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus run regular bus services between Noosa Heads and Byron Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Noosa Heads to Byron Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Brisbane and then to Byron Bay. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Byron Bay is Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Byron Bay. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) 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 Noosa Heads and Byron Bay. The distance is around 298km (185 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Noosa Heads to Byron Bay is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around A$61 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4h 35m | A$61($41) | once daily | 310km (193 miles) |
Bus via Brisbane | 5h 55m | A$100($67) | once daily | 320km (199 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 5h 40m | A$46($31) | once daily | 332km (206 miles) |
Train and Bus | 6hrs | A$70($47) | twice daily | 327km (203 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | A$56($38) | on demand | 298km (185 miles) |
Premier Motor Service
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Byron Bay Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
The following major airports near Byron Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.