How to travel from Noosa Heads to Shoal Bay, Australia

The distance between Noosa Heads and Shoal Bay is around 819km (509 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Noosa Heads to Shoal Bay by bus, train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Shoal BayNoosa Heads if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Gold Coast Airport then fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$310($205)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane then Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd and then to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$115($79)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Broadmeadow Station then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$130($89)
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Drive

Drive to Shoal Bay.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Distance907km (563 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Noosa Heads and Shoal Bay

There are several options for getting from Noosa Heads to Shoal Bay by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$115 ($79) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$215 ($145).

The distance between Noosa Heads and Shoal Bay is around 819km (509 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 709km (440 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Noosa Heads and Shoal Bay by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Noosa Heads to Shoal Bay is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx A$215 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Noosa Heads and Shoal Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$115 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Noosa Heads and Shoal Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Nambour station then take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Noosa Heads and Shoal Bay. It typically takes around 15h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Noosa Heads to Shoal Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd and Tudor St After Parry St. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 15h 25m.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, NSW TrainLink and Port Stephens Coaches run regular bus services between Noosa Heads and Shoal Bay. Buses run once a week and take around 15h 25m 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 Shoal Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Nambour station then take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Shoal Bay is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Shoal Bay. Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) and Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) 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 Shoal Bay. The distance is around 907km (563 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Noosa Heads to Shoal Bay is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around A$215 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Noosa Heads and Shoal Bay

Transport options from Noosa Heads to Shoal Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
5h 45m
A$310($205)
once daily823km (512 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 45m
A$590($395)
hourly2,374km (1,475 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 15m
A$215($145)
hourly819km (509 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus6h 55m
A$275($185)
hourly1,119km (695 miles)
Bus to Nambour station, train and plane9h 5m
A$245($165)
hourly1,152km (716 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 25m
A$115($79)
once a week1,000km (621 miles)
Bus via Brisbane18h 35m
A$130($88)
once daily1,098km (682 miles)
Bus and Train
15h 30m
A$130($89)
once daily1,035km (643 miles)
Drive
10hrs
A$170($115)
on demand907km (563 miles)

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Airports near Shoal Bay

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

NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Shoal Bay
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Shoal Bay
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
163km (101 miles) from Shoal Bay