There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Noosa Heads by plane, shuttle, train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Fly to Maroochydore • 4h 51m
$108 - $285
Cheapest option
Train, bus • 17h 22m
$94 - $145
5 alternative options
Fly to Gold Coast, shuttle • 8h 12m
$153 - $578
Fly to Brisbane, train, bus • 7h 52m
$119 - $267
Bus • 18h 43m
$159 - $268
Bus, train • 22h 11m
$97 - $151
Drive • 11h 27m
$110 - $170
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Noosa Heads is to train and bus which costs $90 - $150 and takes 17h 22m.
The quickest way to get from Sydney to Noosa Heads is to fly which costs $100 - $290 and takes 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney to Noosa Heads. However, there are services departing from Sydney and arriving at Noosa Junction via King George Square, 1E and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 43m.
The distance between Sydney and Noosa Heads is 850 km. The road distance is 1044.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Noosa Heads without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 22m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Sydney to Noosa Heads, including transfers.
Sydney to Noosa Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Sydney station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Noosa Heads is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $100 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 18h 43m.
The quickest flight from Sydney Airport to Maroochydore Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 35m.
Sydney to Noosa Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Noosa Junction station.

- Distance: 849.8 km
- Duration: 4h 51m
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Sydney to Noosa Heads 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydney to Noosa Heads via Brisbane, King George Square, 1E, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 18h 43m.

- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney to Maroochydore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $600
Flights from Sydney to Maroochydore via Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $180 - $310
Flights from Sydney to Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $800
Flights from Sydney to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $460

- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney to Maroochydore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $550
Flights from Sydney to Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90 - $600
Flights from Sydney to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $420

- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney to Maroochydore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $900
Flights from Sydney to Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $800
Flights from Sydney to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $360

- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Nambour station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9 - $13
- Website
- TRANSLink QLD
Train from Roma Street station, platform 9 to Nambour station, platform 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9 - $14
- Website
- TRANSLink QLD

- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65 - $100
- Website
- NSW TrainLink Train

- Phone
- 1300 131 722
- reservations@qr.com.au
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Brisbane Roma Street to Nambour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18 - $28
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Economy-B-Quick fare
- $20 - $28
- Economy-A-Choice Fare
- $18 - $27

- Phone
- +61 (0) 435 031 564
- info@coast2coastbuses.com
- Website
- coast2coastbuses.com
Shuttle from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Noosa Heads
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70 - $80
- Schedules at
- coast2coastbuses.com

- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Bus from Nambour station to Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4 - $6
- Website
- TRANSLink QLD

Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Noosa Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Early Bird
- $30 - $45
- Premium
- $30 - $50
- Advantage
- $30 - $40
Bus from Sydney to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130 - $220
- Book at
- Greyhound.com.au
- Early Bird
- $130 - $160
- Premium
- $160 - $220
- Advantage
- $170 - $200

- Phone
- +61 2 4423 5233
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Noosa Heads Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26 - $40
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Sydney to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80 - $120
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Noosa Heads is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 12:48 PM in Sydney and 11:48 AM in Noosa Heads.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Noosa Heads is 1045 km. It takes approximately 11h 27m to drive from Sydney to Noosa Heads.
Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Sydney Airport to Maroochydore Airport.
There are 272+ hotels available in Noosa Heads. Prices start at $125 AUD per night.
The best way to get from Sydney to Sydney Airport is to train which takes 22 min and costs $18.