How to travel from Noosa Heads to Geelong, Australia

The distance between Noosa Heads and Geelong is around 1,652km (1,027 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Noosa Heads to Geelong 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 Avalon (AVV).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$420($285)
Operated byJetstar+ 2 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D then Melbourne and then to Geelong.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$200($135)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Geelong.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$235($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Geelong.

  • Duration20h 45m
  • Distance1,951km (1,213 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Noosa Heads and Geelong

There are several options for getting from Noosa Heads to Geelong by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$200 ($135) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$420 ($285).

The distance between Noosa Heads and Geelong is around 1,652km (1,027 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,541km (958 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Noosa Heads and Geelong by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Noosa Heads to Geelong is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx A$420 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Noosa Heads and Geelong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$200 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Noosa Heads and Geelong. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Avalon (AVV). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Noosa Heads and Geelong. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Noosa Heads to Geelong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D, Parramatta Station Stand B3 and Melbourne. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Noosa Heads and Geelong. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Noosa Heads and Geelong. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and arrive at Avalon (AVV) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Noosa Heads to Geelong. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Noosa Heads to Geelong typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and and arrive into Avalon (AVV).

The closest major airport to Geelong is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Geelong. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) 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 Geelong. The distance is around 1,951km (1,213 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Noosa Heads to Geelong is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around A$420 ($285).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Noosa Heads and Geelong

Transport options from Noosa Heads to Geelong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 20m
A$420($285)
hourly1,652km (1,027 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 30m
A$760($510)
hourly1,686km (1,047 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
A$200($135)
once a week2,050km (1,274 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 4h
A$235($155)
once daily2,143km (1,332 miles)
Bus to Nambour station, train1 day 6h
A$275($185)
once daily2,199km (1,366 miles)
Drive
20h 45m
A$370($250)
on demand1,951km (1,213 miles)

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Airports near Geelong

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

AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Geelong
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Geelong
KNS
King Island Airport (KNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Geelong