How to travel from Noosa Heads to Orange, Australia

The distance between Noosa Heads and Orange is around 939km (584 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Noosa Heads to Orange 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 Orange (OAG).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$640($430)
Operated by

Qantas

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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane then Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D and then to Orange.

  • Duration20h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$180($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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train
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Strathfield Station and then to Orange Station.

  • Duration20h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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car
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Drive

Drive to Orange.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Distance1,113km (691 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Noosa Heads and Orange

There are several options for getting from Noosa Heads to Orange by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$175 ($120) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$640 ($430).

The distance between Noosa Heads and Orange is around 939km (584 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 857km (532 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Noosa Heads and Orange by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Noosa Heads to Orange is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx A$640 ($430).

The cheapest way to travel between Noosa Heads and Orange, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$175 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Noosa Heads and Orange. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Orange (OAG). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Noosa Heads and Orange. It typically takes around 20h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Noosa Heads to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane and Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 20h 40m.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Australia Wide Coaches run regular bus services between Noosa Heads and Orange. Buses run once a week and take around 20h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Noosa Heads and Orange. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and arrive at Orange (OAG) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Noosa Heads to Orange. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Noosa Heads to Orange typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and and arrive into Orange (OAG).

The closest major airport to Orange is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Orange. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) 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 Orange. The distance is around 1,113km (691 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Noosa Heads to Orange is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around A$640 ($430).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Noosa Heads and Orange

Transport options from Noosa Heads to Orange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 45m
A$640($430)
hourly1,088km (676 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 20m
A$535($360)
hourly939km (584 miles)
Bus
20h 40m
A$180($120)
once a week1,326km (824 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
20h 40m
A$185($125)
once daily1,423km (884 miles)
Bus to Nambour station, train23h 45m
A$225($150)
once daily1,503km (934 miles)
Bus to Nambour station, train1 day 1h
A$175($120)
once daily1,468km (912 miles)
Drive
12h 40m
A$210($140)
on demand1,113km (691 miles)

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Airports near Orange

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

OAG
Orange Airport (OAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Orange
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Orange
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Orange