Noosa To Gold Coast Bus

The Noosa to Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise) Bus takes 4 hours 25 minutes by Joey bus, with a break in Brisbane along the way. Buses run daily in both directions, and your pass lets you get off at Brisbane and continue to the Gold Coast whenever suits you.

The trip from Noosa to the Gold Coast is all about trading sleepy surf towns for bright lights, beach clubs and endless coastline. Along the way, you’ll pass through some of Queensland’s best scenery — think ocean lookouts, local cafés, hidden swimming spots and classic beachside towns. Whether you’re heading south for the nightlife, surf breaks, theme parks or just a change of pace, this route is the perfect mix of chilled travel and good times.

With Joey Travel, the journey is easy, social and designed to make every stop along the coast feel like part of the adventure.

More Than Just Transport

Anyone can get you up the coast. Joey Travel is about making the entire journey part of the experience.

Instead of stressful travel days, confusing connections and feeling like you’re travelling alone, Joey creates a social, flexible and genuinely fun way to move through Australia’s best destinations.

You’re travelling with other backpackers, solo travellers and groups all doing the same route — which means meeting people happens naturally from day one.

A lot of Joey travellers end up making friends before they even arrive at the next stop.

Designed for Backpackers

Joey Travel understands how people actually want to travel the East Coast.

You want flexibility. You want to stop in the good places. You want recommendations from people who know the route properly. And you want the whole thing to feel easy.

That’s exactly what Joey delivers.

Whether you’re heading to Byron Bay, Noosa, Rainbow Beach, Brisbane or the Gold Coast, Joey’s routes are built around the destinations travellers actually want to experience — not just major cities.

Why Joey Travel Is the Best Way To See the East Coast

The East Coast of Australia is one of the best travel experiences in the world. But the way you do it changes everything.

Joey Travel makes the whole thing easier, more social and way more memorable. Less stress, better connections, better stops and more time actually enjoying the experience.

Because the best East Coast trips aren’t the ones where you rush through destinations.

They’re the ones where you meet great people, stay longer than planned and end up with stories you’ll still be talking about years later.

That’s exactly what Joey Travel is built for.

FAQs

How long is the bus from Noosa to Gold Coast?

4 hours 25 minutes, including a stop in Brisbane.
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Does the Noosa to Gold Coast bus stop in Brisbane?

Yes, every Joey service on this leg includes a Brisbane stop, and you can hop off there and continue to the Gold Coast on a later bus using the same pass.
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Do I have to wait for 2 hours at the Brisbane Bus stop like with other bus companies?

Nope, we have a quick 20 minute stop in Brisbane so you can stretch your legs and then you’re back on the road heading to your next destination

How much does the Noosa to Gold Coast bus cost?

From $67.50 per trip depending on pass size or $89 if you book a single trip pass. Current pricing on the Joey pass page.
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Where does the Joey bus drop off on the Gold Coast?

Hearts Distillery on the Esplanade and Bounce Surfers Paradise at 10 Pine Avenue.

Is this the same bus as the Noosa to Byron Bay route?

Yes, it’s the same daily service. The Gold Coast is a stop along the longer Noosa-Byron Bay run, so if you’re continuing past Surfers Paradise, you stay on the same trip.

Buy a Joey pass to travel this leg and the rest of the coast on one ticket.
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