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.
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 Bay → Noosa Heads if you're planning a return trip.
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.
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Take the bus to Brisbane then Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd and then to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.
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Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Broadmeadow Station then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 45m | A$310($205) | once daily | 823km (512 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 5h 45m | A$590($395) | hourly | 2,374km (1,475 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 15m | A$215($145) | hourly | 819km (509 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 6h 55m | A$275($185) | hourly | 1,119km (695 miles) |
Bus to Nambour station, train and plane | 9h 5m | A$245($165) | hourly | 1,152km (716 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 15h 25m | A$115($79) | once a week | 1,000km (621 miles) |
Bus via Brisbane | 18h 35m | A$130($88) | once daily | 1,098km (682 miles) |
Bus and Train | 15h 30m | A$130($89) | once daily | 1,035km (643 miles) |
Drive | 10hrs | A$170($115) | on demand | 907km (563 miles) |
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The following major airports near Shoal Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.