How to travel from Noosa Heads to Darwin, Australia
The distance between Noosa Heads and Darwin is around 3,022km (1,878 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Noosa Heads to Darwin by plane, 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 Darwin → Noosa Heads if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Darwin (DRW).
- Duration7h 55m
- Flight time6h 50m
- Typical costA$770($515)
Virgin Australia
+ 2 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Sydney then take the train to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Alice Springs and then to Darwin.
- Duration3 days 16h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,050($705)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Noosa Heads and Darwin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Noosa Heads to Darwin by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which costs around A$585 ($395) and will take around 7h 25m.
The distance between Noosa Heads and Darwin is around 3,022km (1,878 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,793km (1,736 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Noosa Heads and Darwin by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 11h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Noosa Heads to Darwin is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx A$585 ($395).
The cheapest way to travel between Noosa Heads and Darwin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$585 ($395) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Noosa Heads and Darwin. We recommend that you take the bus to Nambour station then take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Darwin (DRW). instead which will take 7h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Noosa Heads and Darwin. We recommend that you take the bus to Nambour station then take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Darwin (DRW). instead which will take 7h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Noosa Heads and Darwin. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and arrive at Darwin (DRW) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 6h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Noosa Heads to Darwin. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 7h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Noosa Heads to Darwin typically takes around 6h 50m. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and and arrive into Darwin (DRW).
The closest major airport to Darwin is Darwin International Airport (DRW) (DRW) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Darwin. Maningrida Airport (MNG) (MNG) and Kununurra Airport (KNX) (KNX) 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 Darwin. The distance is around 3,497km (2,173 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 11h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Noosa Heads to Darwin is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around A$770 ($515).
Compare travel optionsbetween Noosa Heads and Darwin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 7h 55m | A$770($515) | hourly | 4,638km (2,882 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 8h 35m | A$1,005($675) | every 20 mins | 3,298km (2,049 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 9h 45m | A$695($465) | once daily | 4,081km (2,536 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 7h 25m | A$585($395) | hourly | 3,022km (1,878 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 3 days 16h | A$1,050($705) | once a week | 5,896km (3,664 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane, train | 4 days 2h | A$1,450($975) | once a week | 5,804km (3,607 miles) |
| Bus to Nambour station, train | 5 days 9h | A$950($640) | once a week | 5,774km (3,588 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 11h | A$660($445) | on demand | 3,497km (2,173 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Noosa Heads and Darwin
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Byron Easy Bus
Airports near Darwin
The following major airports near Darwin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Darwin International Airport (DRW)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Darwin
Maningrida Airport (MNG)
- Distance
- 371km (231 miles) from Darwin
Kununurra Airport (KNX)
- Distance
- 435km (270 miles) from Darwin