East Coast Route A 4 Destinations
Noosa to
Byron Bay
Departs 7 days a week.
● 9:55am – Noosa
Bounce Hostel
● 10:15am – Noosa Heads
Pardons Fruit Market Cooyar Street
● 12:15pm – Arrive Brisbane
276D Albert Street
● 12:45pm – Depart Brisbane
276D Albert Street
● 2:20pm – Surfers Paradise
10 Pine Avenue, Surfers Paradise
● 2:35pm AEST – Surfers Paradise
Hearts Distillery, The Esplanade
● 4:50pm AEDT – Byron Bay
Bus Interchange 52 Butler St
Byron Bay
to Noosa
Departs 7 days a week.
● 10:10am AEDT – Byron Bay
Bus Interchange 52 Butler Street
● 10:45am AEST – Surfers Paradise
Hearts Distillery, The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise
● 11:00am – Surfers Paradise
10 Pine Avenue, Surfers Paradise
● 12:15pm – Arrive Brisbane
276D Albert Street
● 12:45pm – Depart Brisbane
276D Albert Street
● 2:50pm – Noosa Heads
Pardons Fruit Market, Cooyar St
● 3:20pm – Noosa
Bounce Hostel
Southbound: Noosa to Byron Bay
| Time | Stop |
|---|---|
| 9:55am | Noosa Bounce Hostel, 14 Mary St, Noosaville |
| 10:15am | Noosa Heads Pardons Fruit Market, Cooyar St |
| 12:15pm 12:45pm |
Brisbane (arrive, then depart) 276D Albert Street, Brisbane City |
| 2:20pm | Surfers Paradise 10 Pine Avenue |
| 2:35pm | Surfers Paradise Hearts Distillery, The Esplanade |
| 4:50pm | Byron Bay (arrive) Bus Interchange, 52 Butler St |
Northbound: Byron Bay to Noosa and Rainbow Beach
| Time | Stop |
|---|---|
| 10:10am | Byron Bay Bus Interchange, 52 Butler St |
| 10:45am | Surfers Paradise Hearts Distillery, The Esplanade |
| 11:00am | Surfers Paradise 10 Pine Avenue |
| 12:15pm 12:45pm |
Brisbane (arrive, then depart) 276D Albert Street, Brisbane City |
| 2:50pm | Noosa Heads Pardons Fruit Market, Cooyar St |
| 3:20pm | Noosa Bounce Hostel, 14 Mary St, Noosaville |
| 4:50pm | Rainbow Beach (arrive) Spectrum Street. Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri only |
East Coast Route B 2 Destinations
Rainbow Beach Extension
Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri
● 3:20pm – Noosa
Bounce Hostel Drop Off
● 4:50pm – Arrive Rainbow Beach
Spectrum Street, Rainbow Beach
● 5:00pm – Depart Rainbow Beach
Spectrum Street, Rainbow Beach
● 6:45pm – Arrive Noosa
Bounce Hostel
● 6:55pm – Arrive Noosa Heads
Pardons Fruit Market, Cooyar Street
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does each JOEY route take?
Byron Bay to Gold Coast: ~1.5 hours. Gold Coast to Brisbane: ~2.5 hours. Brisbane to Noosa: ~2 hours. Noosa to Rainbow Beach: ~1.5–2 hours. These are direct or near-direct times; most public transport and multi-operator connections on the same legs take significantly longer due to transfers.
Is there a direct bus from Byron Bay to Noosa?
Yes! Joey Travel operates a direct daily service between Byron Bay and Noosa in both directions, with no transfers required. The journey takes approximately 5.5 hours, including a short stop in Brisbane. Unlike many other operators, who require multiple transfers and can take 6.5–7+ hours, you'll stay on the same bus for the entire journey, making your trip quicker, easier, and more comfortable.
Is there a direct bus to K'gari (Fraser Island)?
JOEY runs direct services to Rainbow Beach, the main gateway to K'gari every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. K'gari tours themselves are booked separately with our tag-along tour partners; ask us when booking and we'll help you line up the connection.
Where do JOEY buses pick up and drop off?
JOEY picks up and drops off at central, hostel-adjacent stops in each town: Byron Bay (Bus Interchange, 52 Butler St), Gold Coast (Hearts distillery Surfers Paradise / 10 Pine Avenue), Brisbane (276D Albert St), Noosa (Bounce Hostel / Noosa Heads), and Rainbow Beach (Spectrum St).
How early do I need to arrive for my JOEY pickup?
At least 20 minutes before scheduled departure, with photo ID ready (passport, driver's licence, student ID, or concession card).
Find your perfect Joey route Pass.
Each pass comes with a set number of purchased trip uses, and each time you travel from one destination to another, it counts as one trip. Go in any direction, at any time, and add more trips whenever you need.
What’s included with each pass
- Any trip segment of your choice. For example, Byron Bay to Noosa will require 1 trip
- Add extra trips easily in your account
- Change your dates for free up to day before
- Immediate access in your Joey account
- Pass valid for 6 months from first trip use
- Bring one travel buddy on any trip (counts as an additional trip)
Hit the coast.
Cruise from Byron to Rainbow Beach with guided stops, secret spots and all the coastal magic in between.
Come for the ride, stay for the group chat.
Meet likeminded travellers, swap stories and make the kind of Rd-trip connections that last long after the ride is over.
trips end. friendships don’t.
The journey might wrap up, but the friendships you make along the way keep going long after the bus stops.
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