How to travel from Noosa Heads to Nambucca Heads, Australia

The distance between Noosa Heads and Nambucca Heads is around 561km (349 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Noosa Heads to Nambucca Heads by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Nambucca HeadsNoosa Heads if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Urunga Station Coach Stop.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$71($48)
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Drive

Drive to Nambucca Heads.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance561km (349 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Noosa Heads and Nambucca Heads

There are several options for getting from Noosa Heads to Nambucca Heads by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$71 ($48) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$105 ($72).

The distance between Noosa Heads and Nambucca Heads is around 561km (349 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 472km (293 miles)

It takes around 9h 15m to get from Noosa Heads and Nambucca Heads by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Noosa Heads to Nambucca Heads is to drive which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx A$105 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Noosa Heads and Nambucca Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$71 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Noosa Heads and Nambucca Heads. We recommend that you drive to Nambucca Heads. instead which will take 6h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Noosa Heads and Nambucca Heads. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Noosa Heads to Nambucca Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Urunga Station Coach Stop and Urunga Public School Bowra St. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Noosa Heads and Nambucca Heads. Buses run once a week and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Noosa Heads to Nambucca Heads. We recommend that you take the bus to Brisbane and then to Urunga Station Coach Stop. instead which will take 9h 15m.

The closest major airport to Nambucca Heads is Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Nambucca Heads. Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) 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 Nambucca Heads. The distance is around 561km (349 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Noosa Heads to Nambucca Heads is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around A$71 ($48).

How do I get from Noosa Heads to Nambucca Heads

Compare travel optionsbetween Noosa Heads and Nambucca Heads

Transport options from Noosa Heads to Nambucca Heads
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
9h 15m
A$71($48)
once a week576km (358 miles)
Bus via Brisbane12h 25m
A$95($63)
once daily679km (422 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
A$105($72)
on demand561km (349 miles)

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Airports near Nambucca Heads

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

CFS
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Nambucca Heads
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Nambucca Heads
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
280km (174 miles) from Nambucca Heads