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How to get fromMelbourne to Noosa Riverby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Noosa River by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Sunshine Coast Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)plane plane MEL - MCY
    2. Take the bus from Sunshine Coast Airport to Noosa Junction station, stop Abus bus
    5h 31m
    $210–500

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train train
    4. Take the bus from Nambour station to Noosa Pde at Quamby Placebus bus 631 / ...
    30h 1m
    $169–878

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Noosa Junction Stationbus bus
    28h 54m
    $264–521

  4. Drive  1,756.4 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Noosa Rivercar car 1,756.4 km
    20h 18m
    $321–463

  5. Fly to Brisbane Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane MEL - BNE
    2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Nambour station, platform 2train train
    3. Take the bus from Nambour station to Noosa Pde at Quamby Placebus bus
    7h 34m
    $189–396

  6. Fly to Hervey Bay, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane MEL - HVB
    2. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Noosa Junction Stationbus bus
    8h 7m
    $317–713

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Nambour station, platform 2train train
    4. Take the bus from Nambour station to Noosa Pde at Quamby Placebus bus 631 / ...
    36h 40m
    $207–669

Melbourne to Noosa River by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration30h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,517.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Noosa River, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Noosa Pde at Quamby Place via Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Noosa Junction Station, and Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza in around 28h 54m.

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