How to travel from Noosa Heads to Port Lincoln, Australia

The distance between Noosa Heads and Port Lincoln is around 2,037km (1,266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Noosa Heads to Port Lincoln by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Port LincolnNoosa Heads if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Port Lincoln (PLO).

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time4h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$925($620)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D, Albury station then 85 Franklin St and then to Port Lincoln.

  • Duration2 days
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$420($285)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nambour station then take the train to Central station platform 5 and then to Adelaide then take the bus to Port Lincoln.

  • Duration3 days 10h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$135($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Port Lincoln.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance2,426km (1,507 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Noosa Heads and Port Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Noosa Heads to Port Lincoln by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$135 ($90) and will take around 3 days 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$925 ($620).

The distance between Noosa Heads and Port Lincoln is around 2,037km (1,266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,888km (1,173 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Noosa Heads and Port Lincoln by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Noosa Heads to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx A$925 ($620).

The cheapest way to travel between Noosa Heads and Port Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$135 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Noosa Heads and Port Lincoln. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Port Lincoln (PLO). instead which will take 5h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Noosa Heads and Port Lincoln. It typically takes around 2 days and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Noosa Heads to Port Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Strathfield Station Everton Rd Stand D, Parramatta Station Stand B3, Albury station and 85 Franklin St. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink, Firefly Express, V/Line and Stateliner run regular bus services between Noosa Heads and Port Lincoln. Buses run once a week and take around 2 days on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Noosa Heads and Port Lincoln. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and arrive at Port Lincoln (PLO) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Noosa Heads to Port Lincoln. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 5h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Noosa Heads to Port Lincoln typically takes around 4h 45m. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and and arrive into Port Lincoln (PLO).

The closest major airport to Port Lincoln is Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Port Lincoln. The distance is around 2,426km (1,507 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Noosa Heads to Port Lincoln is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around A$925 ($620).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Noosa Heads and Port Lincoln

Transport options from Noosa Heads to Port Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
5h 50m
A$925($620)
hourly2,299km (1,429 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 15m
A$535($360)
once daily2,101km (1,305 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 50m
A$1,025($690)
hourly2,037km (1,266 miles)
Bus
2 days
A$420($285)
once a week3,262km (2,027 miles)
Bus and Train
3 days 10h
A$135($90)
once a week3,478km (2,161 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
1 day 2h
A$460($310)
on demand2,426km (1,507 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry2 days 3h
A$695($470)
once a week3,262km (2,027 miles)

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Airports near Port Lincoln

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

PLO
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln
WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
241km (150 miles) from Port Lincoln
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
246km (153 miles) from Port Lincoln