How to travel from Rockhampton to Noosa Heads, Australia

The distance between Rockhampton and Noosa Heads is around 512km (318 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rockhampton to Noosa Heads by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the train to Cooroy.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$700($470)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Noosa Heads Junction.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$74($50)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Drive

Drive to Noosa Heads.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance512km (318 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rockhampton and Noosa Heads

There are several options for getting from Rockhampton to Noosa Heads by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$74 ($50) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$405 ($270).

The distance between Rockhampton and Noosa Heads is around 512km (318 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 425km (264 miles)

It takes around 9h 55m to get from Rockhampton and Noosa Heads by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rockhampton to Noosa Heads is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx A$405 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Rockhampton and Noosa Heads, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$74 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rockhampton and Noosa Heads. We recommend that you fly from Rockhampton (ROK) 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 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rockhampton and Noosa Heads. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rockhampton and Noosa Heads with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 55m.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Rockhampton and Noosa Heads. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rockhampton to Noosa Heads. We recommend that you fly from Rockhampton (ROK) 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 4h 20m.

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 Rockhampton and Noosa Heads. The distance is around 512km (318 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rockhampton to Noosa Heads is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around A$74 ($50).

How do I get from Rockhampton to Noosa Heads

Compare travel optionsbetween Rockhampton and Noosa Heads

Transport options from Rockhampton to Noosa Heads
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
A$700($470)
every 20 mins957km (595 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 20m
A$405($270)
hourly684km (425 miles)
Bus
9h 55m
A$74($50)
once daily681km (423 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
A$95($65)
on demand512km (318 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