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How to get from Brisbane to Noosa Heads by bus and train?

From Brisbane to Noosa Heads by bus and train

To get from Brisbane to Noosa Heads in Noosa Heads, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the IPCA train from Central Station station to Caboolture Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R616 bus and finally take the 631 bus from Nambour Station station to Noosa Heads Station, Platform 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 53 min. The ride fare is A$17.49.

233minA$17.49
Walk to train station
Train - IPCAIPCA
Bus - R616R616
Bus - 631631
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central Station
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - IPCAIPCA
    Wait for train
    IPCA
    Caboolture Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caboolture Station
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Caboolture Station, Stop A
    ID 310049
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - R616R616
    Wait for bus
    R616
    Nambour Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nambour Station
    ID 301495
    50 min
  • 7
    Bus - 631631
    Wait for bus
    631
    Noosa Junction Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Noosa Heads Station, Platform 2
    Ride to bus station
    Noosa Heads Station, Platform 2
    ID 320841
    76 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brisbane to Noosa Heads by bus and train via BRCA, R616 and 631

To get from Brisbane to Noosa Heads in Noosa Heads, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BRCA train from Central Station station to Caboolture Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R616 bus and finally take the 631 bus from Nambour Station station to Noosa Heads Station, Platform 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$17.49.

207minA$17.49
Walk to train station
Train - BRCABRCA
Bus - R616R616
Bus - 631631
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central Station
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - BRCABRCA
    Wait for train
    BRCA
    Caboolture Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caboolture Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Caboolture Station, Stop A
    ID 310049
    320 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - R616R616
    Wait for bus
    R616
    Nambour Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nambour Station
    ID 301495
    50 min
  • 7
    Bus - 631631
    Wait for bus
    631
    Noosa Junction Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Noosa Heads Station, Platform 2
    Ride to bus station
    Noosa Heads Station, Platform 2
    ID 320841
    76 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Brisbane to Noosa Heads

The distance between Brisbane, Noosa Heads and Noosa Heads, Noosa Heads is approximately 164.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 233 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brisbane to Noosa Heads by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Noosa Heads – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Brisbane

Brisbane is located at Adelaide Street, Noosa Heads and the nearest public transport station is Adelaide Street Stop 20 at City Hall.

Train stations close to Brisbane:

  • Roma Street Station
  • Central Station

Bus stations close to Brisbane:

  • Adelaide Street Stop 20 at City Hall
  • King George Square, 2a
  • Adelaide Street Stop 43 Near City Hall

Ferry stations close to Brisbane:

  • South Bank Ferry Terminal
  • North Quay Ferry Terminal
  • Riverside Ferry Terminal

Public transport stations close to Noosa Heads, Noosa Heads

Noosa Heads is located at Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads and the nearest public transport station is Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza.

Bus stations close to Noosa Heads:

  • Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza
  • Noosa Pde at Witta Circle
  • Noosa Dr at Hibiscus Avenue

Alternative route from Brisbane to Noosa Heads by bus and train via BRCA, R616 and 631

To get from Brisbane to Noosa Heads in Noosa Heads, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the BRCA train from Central Station station to Caboolture Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R616 bus and finally take the 631 bus from Nambour Station station to Noosa Heads Station, Platform 2 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$17.49.

207minA$17.49
Walk to train station
Train - BRCABRCA
Bus - R616R616
Bus - 631631
Leaves from Central Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Central Station
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - BRCABRCA
    Wait for train
    BRCA
    Caboolture Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caboolture Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Caboolture Station, Stop A
    ID 310049
    320 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - R616R616
    Wait for bus
    R616
    Nambour Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nambour Station
    ID 301495
    50 min
  • 7
    Bus - 631631
    Wait for bus
    631
    Noosa Junction Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Noosa Heads Station, Platform 2
    Ride to bus station
    Noosa Heads Station, Platform 2
    ID 320841
    76 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brisbane to Noosa Heads?

    The fastest way takes 233 minutes, using Bus line IPCA, Bus line R616, Bus line 631.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brisbane to Noosa Heads?

    The alternative route takes 207 minutes, using Bus line BRCA, Bus line R616, Bus line 631.

  • Is there a direct train between Brisbane and Noosa Heads?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Brisbane to Noosa Heads?

    The IPCA train line goes from Central Station station near Brisbane in City to Caboolture Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Caboolture Station station near Noosa Heads in Noosa Heads.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brisbane to Noosa Heads by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Brisbane in City and Noosa Heads in Noosa Heads by train and bus is about 3 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Brisbane to get to Noosa Heads?

    Get on the IPCA train from the Central Station station near Brisbane in City.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Brisbane and Noosa Heads?

    Get off the train at the Caboolture Station stop, which is closest to Noosa Heads in Noosa Heads.

  • How much is the train fare from Brisbane to Noosa Heads?

    The ride from Brisbane to Noosa Heads costs A$17.49.