How to travel from Port Hedland to Noosa Heads, Australia
The distance between Port Hedland and Noosa Heads is around 5,092km (3,164 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 9hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Port Hedland to Noosa Heads by plane, train, 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 Heads → Port Hedland if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Maroochydore (MCY).
- Duration9hrs
- Flight time7h 55m
- Typical costA$1,460($985)
Virgin Australia
+ 1 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Perth Wellington Street then take the train to Sydney Central Station and then to Brisbane then take the bus to Noosa Junction.
- Duration4 days 17h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,245($840)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Drive
Drive to Noosa Heads.
- Duration2 days 5h
- Distance5,282km (3,282 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Hedland and Noosa Heads
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Hedland to Noosa Heads by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$940 ($635) and will take around 5 days 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 9hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,460 ($985).
The distance between Port Hedland and Noosa Heads is around 5,092km (3,164 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,576km (2,222 miles)
It takes around 9hrs to get from Port Hedland and Noosa Heads by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 5h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Hedland to Noosa Heads is to fly which takes around 9hrs and will set you back approx A$1,460 ($985).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Hedland and Noosa Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$940 ($635) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Hedland and Noosa Heads. We recommend that you fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 9hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Hedland and Noosa Heads. We recommend that you fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 9hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Port Hedland and Noosa Heads. Flights depart from Port Hedland (PHE) and arrive at Maroochydore (MCY) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 7h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Port Hedland to Noosa Heads. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 9hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Port Hedland to Noosa Heads typically takes around 7h 55m. Flights depart from Port Hedland (PHE) and and arrive into Maroochydore (MCY).
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 Port Hedland and Noosa Heads. The distance is around 5,282km (3,282 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 5h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Hedland to Noosa Heads is to fly which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around A$1,460 ($985).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Hedland and Noosa Heads
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 9hrs | A$1,460($985) | hourly | 5,477km (3,403 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 10h 10m | A$1,370($925) | once daily | 5,183km (3,220 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 9h 50m | A$1,710($1,150) | hourly | 5,092km (3,164 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 4 days 17h | A$1,245($840) | once a week | 6,735km (4,185 miles) |
| Bus to Perth Wellington Street, train | 5 days 3h | A$1,290($870) | once a week | 7,298km (4,535 miles) |
| Bus to Perth Wellington Street, train | 5 days 11h | A$940($635) | once a week | 7,600km (4,722 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 5h | A$995($670) | on demand | 5,282km (3,282 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Hedland and Noosa Heads
Bus companies
Byron Easy Bus
Premier Motor Service
Integrity Coach Lines
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Airports near Noosa Heads
The following major airports near Noosa Heads offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Noosa Heads
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 112km (69 miles) from Noosa Heads
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Noosa Heads