How to travel from Wollongong to Noosa, Australia

The distance between Wollongong and Noosa is around 958km (595 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Wollongong to Noosa 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 NoosaWollongong if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$200($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Brisbane and then to Noosa Junction.

  • Duration21h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$170($115)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Nambour station platform 1 then take the bus to Gympie Tce at Quota Park.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$150($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Noosaville.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Distance1,120km (696 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wollongong and Noosa

There are several options for getting from Wollongong to Noosa by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around A$130 ($88) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$200 ($135).

The distance between Wollongong and Noosa is around 958km (595 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 922km (573 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Wollongong and Noosa by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wollongong to Noosa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx A$200 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Wollongong and Noosa, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$130 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Wollongong and Noosa. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wollongong and Noosa. It typically takes around 21h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wollongong to Noosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Brisbane and Noosa Junction. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 60m.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Wollongong and Noosa. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wollongong to Noosa. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Maroochydore (MCY). instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Noosa is Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Noosa. Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Wollongong and Noosa. The distance is around 1,120km (696 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wollongong to Noosa is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around A$200 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wollongong and Noosa

Transport options from Wollongong to Noosa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 10m
A$200($135)
hourly958km (595 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 55m
A$130($88)
hourly983km (611 miles)
Bus
21h 60m
A$170($115)
once daily1,280km (795 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
18h 30m
A$150($100)
twice daily1,225km (761 miles)
Train to Central Station, bus20h 55m
A$200($135)
once daily1,256km (780 miles)
Drive
12h 20m
A$150($100)
on demand1,120km (696 miles)

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Airports near Noosa

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

MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Noosa
HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Noosa
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Noosa