Rome2Rio

How to get fromNoosa Heads to Cardwellby train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

Find Transport to Cardwell

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Noosa Heads to Cardwell by train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cooroy to Cardwelltrain train Spirit of Queensland
    21h 12m
    $141–5,001

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Cardwellbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    23h 34m
    $200–550

  3. Drive  1,391 km

    1. Drive from Noosa Heads to Cardwellcar car 1,391 km
    16h 34m
    $252–364

  4. Bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction station, stop B to Sunshine Coast Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane MCY - TSV
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Cardwellbus bus
    12h 57m
    $367–812

  5. Bus via Tewantin Primary School

    1. Take the bus from Tewantin Primary School to Cardwell Brasenose Streetbus bus Pm16
    25h 13m
    $201–291

  6. Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Townsville Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza to Nambour stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane BNE - TSV
    4. Take the bus from Townsville to Cardwellbus bus
    11h 16m
    $187–479

  7. Bus to Hervey Bay, fly to Townsville Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Hervey Baybus bus
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane HVB - TSV
    3. Take the bus from Townsville to Cardwellbus bus
    11h 59m
    $578–794

  8. Bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Cairns, train

    1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction station, stop B to Sunshine Coast Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane MCY - CNS
    3. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwelltrain train
    10h 10m
    $271–1,401

  9. Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Cairns, train

    1. Take the bus from Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza to Nambour stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane BNE - CNS
    4. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwelltrain train
    13h 33m
    $181–1,278

Noosa Heads to Cardwell by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration21h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Noosa Heads to Cardwell.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,366.3 km
  • Duration: 21h 12m

What companies run services between Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia and Cardwell, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cooroy to Cardwell 4 times a week. Tickets cost $140–5,015 and the journey takes 19h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Noosa Junction Station to Cardwell twice daily. Tickets cost $220–330 and the journey takes 23h 34m. Two other operators also service this route.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There