How to travel from Orange to Noosa Heads, Australia

The distance between Orange and Noosa Heads is around 970km (603 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m.

7 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Noosa HeadsOrange if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Maroochydore (MCY).

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$305($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Strathfield Station Everton Rd then Brisbane and then to Noosa Junction.

  • Duration20h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$180($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration20h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$185($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Noosa Heads.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Distance1,116km (694 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Noosa Heads

There are several options for getting from Orange to Noosa Heads by train, plane, bus 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, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$500 ($335).

The distance between Orange and Noosa Heads is around 970km (603 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 857km (532 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Orange and Noosa Heads by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orange to Noosa Heads is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx A$500 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Noosa Heads, 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 Orange and Noosa Heads. We recommend that you fly from Orange (OAG) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza. instead which will take 5h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Orange and Noosa Heads. It typically takes around 20h 35m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orange to Noosa Heads. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strathfield Station Everton Rd and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 20h 35m.

Australia Wide Coaches, NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Orange and Noosa Heads. Buses run once a week and take around 20h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange to Noosa Heads. We recommend that you take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 7h 35m.

The closest major airport to Noosa Heads is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Noosa Heads. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) 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 Orange and Noosa Heads. The distance is around 1,116km (694 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 Orange to Noosa Heads is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around A$305 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Noosa Heads

Transport options from Orange to Noosa Heads
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
7h 35m
A$305($205)
twice daily1,206km (749 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 45m
A$500($335)
once daily970km (603 miles)
Bus
20h 35m
A$180($120)
once a week1,322km (822 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
20h 50m
A$185($125)
once daily1,424km (885 miles)
Train to Central Station, bus1 day 1h
A$225($150)
once daily1,501km (933 miles)
Bus and Train1 day 1h
A$175($120)
once daily1,467km (911 miles)
Drive
12h 40m
A$210($140)
on demand1,116km (694 miles)

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Airports near Noosa Heads

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

MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Noosa Heads
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Noosa Heads
HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Noosa Heads