What is the cheapest way to get from Noosa Heads to Palm Cove?

The cheapest way to get from Noosa Heads to Palm Cove is to bus via Cairns which costs $240 - $410 and takes 27h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Noosa Heads to Palm Cove?

The fastest way to get from Noosa Heads to Palm Cove is to bus and fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $240 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Noosa Heads and Palm Cove?

No, there is no direct bus from Noosa Heads station to Palm Cove. However, there are services departing from Noosa Junction Station and arriving at Williams Esplanade at French Street via Cairns City bus station, platform 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Noosa Heads and Palm Cove?

No, there is no direct train from Noosa Heads to Palm Cove station. However, there are services departing from Cooroy and arriving at Cairns Central Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 48m.

How far is it from Noosa Heads to Palm Cove?

The distance between Noosa Heads and Palm Cove is 1396 km. The road distance is 1597.5 km.

How do I travel from Noosa Heads to Palm Cove without a car?

The best way to get from Noosa Heads to Palm Cove without a car is to train which takes 25h 48m and costs $160 - $6,000.

How long does it take to get from Noosa Heads to Palm Cove?

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Noosa Heads to Palm Cove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Noosa Heads to Palm Cove bus from?

Noosa Heads to Palm Cove bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Noosa Junction Station.

Where do I catch the Noosa Heads to Palm Cove train from?

Noosa Heads to Palm Cove train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cooroy station.

Train or bus from Noosa Heads to Palm Cove?

The best way to get from Noosa Heads to Palm Cove is to train which takes 25h 48m and costs $160 - $6,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Cairns, which costs $240 - $410 and takes 27h 39m.

Where does the Noosa Heads to Palm Cove bus arrive?

Noosa Heads to Palm Cove bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Cairns station.

Where does the Noosa Heads to Palm Cove train arrive?

Noosa Heads to Palm Cove train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Cairns Central Station.

Can I drive from Noosa Heads to Palm Cove?

Yes, the driving distance between Noosa Heads to Palm Cove is 1598 km. It takes approximately 19h 11m to drive from Noosa Heads to Palm Cove.

Where can I stay near Palm Cove?

There are 1007+ hotels available in Palm Cove.

Noosa Heads to Palm Cove - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Noosa Heads to Palm Cove by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction station, stop B to Sunshine Coast Airportbus
2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Cairns (CNS)plane MCY - CNS
6h 34m
$242–702
Bus, train to Brisbane Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza to Nambour stationbus
2. Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
3. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Cairns (CNS)plane BNE - CNS
9h 18m
$140–676
Train
1. Take the train from Cooroy to Cairns Central Stationtrain Spirit of Queensland
25h 48m
$162–6,002
Bus via Cairns
1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Cairnsbus Au050 / ...
27h 39m
$249–407
Drive 1,597.5 km
1. Drive from Noosa Heads to Palm Covecar 1,597.5 km
19h 11m
$285–411
Bus to Hervey Bay, fly
1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Hervey Baybus
2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)plane HVB - CNS
10h 41m
$496–982
Bus, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Roma Street to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
3. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Cairns (CNS)plane OOL - CNS
10h 27m
$152–684
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Noosa Junction to Cairnsbus Cairns
28h 41m
$264–596

Noosa Heads to Palm Cove by bus and train

4Weekly Services

25h 48mAverage Duration

$162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,396 km
Duration: 6h 34m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cooroy to Cairns Central Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $160–5,682 and the journey takes 23h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Noosa Junction Station to Cairns twice daily. Tickets cost $240–410 and the journey takes 26h 30m.

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