How to travel from Noosa Heads to Griffith, Australia

The distance between Noosa Heads and Griffith is around 1,353km (841 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 Griffith 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 Griffith (GFF).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$515($350)
Operated by

Qantas

+ 3 others

1 similiar route

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane then Sydney and then to Griffith Station Coach Bay.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$260($175)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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3 x train
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration24h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$230($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Griffith.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Distance1,381km (858 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Noosa Heads and Griffith

There are several options for getting from Noosa Heads to Griffith by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$230 ($155) and will take around 24h 25m. 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$515 ($350).

The distance between Noosa Heads and Griffith is around 1,353km (841 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,106km (687 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Noosa Heads and Griffith by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Noosa Heads to Griffith is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx A$515 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Noosa Heads and Griffith, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$230 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Noosa Heads and Griffith. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Noosa Heads to Griffith. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, King George Square 2F and Sydney. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Noosa Heads and Griffith. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Noosa Heads and Griffith. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and arrive at Griffith (GFF) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Noosa Heads to Griffith. 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 Griffith typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and and arrive into Griffith (GFF).

The closest major airport to Griffith is Griffith Airport (GFF) (GFF) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Griffith. Narrandera Airport (NRA) (NRA) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Griffith. The distance is around 1,381km (858 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Noosa Heads to Griffith is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around A$515 ($350).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Noosa Heads and Griffith

Transport options from Noosa Heads to Griffith
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 20m
A$515($350)
hourly1,353km (841 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 25m
A$425($285)
hourly1,386km (861 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
A$260($175)
4 times a week1,791km (1,113 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
24h 25m
A$230($155)
4 times a week1,772km (1,101 miles)
Bus to Nambour station, train1 day 2h
A$270($185)
4 times a week1,828km (1,136 miles)
Drive
15h 40m
A$260($175)
on demand1,381km (858 miles)

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Airports near Griffith

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

GFF
Griffith Airport (GFF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Griffith
NRA
Narrandera Airport (NRA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Griffith
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
308km (191 miles) from Griffith