Noosa to Brisbane takes 2 hours 20 minutes by Joey bus, the shortest leg on the network. Buses run daily in both directions, dropping off at 276D Albert Street in the Brisbane CBD.
The stretch from Noosa to Brisbane is where laid-back beach days meet city energy. Think morning swims, roadside bakery stops, hinterland detours, buzzing nightlife and everything in between. Whether you’re chasing coastal views, good food, live music or just an easy way to travel with great people, this route delivers the perfect mix of adventure and downtime.
With Joey Travel, getting from Noosa to Brisbane becomes part of the experience. Simple, social and packed with opportunities to discover the best of Queensland along the way.
Noosa to Brisbane Bus
7 Days per week!
Total journey time is two hours and twenty minutes from Noosa to Brisbane
● 9:55am – Noosa
Bounce Hostel Pickup
● 10:15am – Noosa Heads
Pardons Fruit Market Cooyar Street
● 12:15pm – Arrive Brisbane
276D Albert Street
Why backpackers do this leg with Joey instead of a direct coach
At under two and a half hours, this is short enough that most people are tempted to just book a standard coach or train. The difference is who you’re travelling with, Joey’s Brisbane run is full of backpackers doing the same East Coast trip, which makes it a genuinely social start or end to the day rather than a commuter transfer.
FAQs
How long does it take to get from Noosa to Brisbane?
2 hours 20 minutes.
Where does the Joey bus drop off in Brisbane?
276D Albert Street, in the Brisbane CBD.
See all of JOEYs stops here
How much does the Noosa to Brisbane bus cost?
From $67.50 per trip depending on pass size or $89 for a one trip pass. Current pricing on the Joey pass page.
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Can I continue from Brisbane to the Gold Coast or Byron Bay on the same ticket?
Yes. Brisbane is a stop on the longer Noosa-Gold Coast and Noosa-Byron Bay routes, so your Joey pass covers onward travel without buying a separate leg.
See all of our stops on the JOEY route here
Does the bus run from Brisbane back to Noosa?
Yes, daily in both directions.
Buy a Joey pass for this leg and the rest of the East Coast.
See the JOEY full route network and timetable
See how this fits into the 8 Day Adventure, 11 Day Adventure or 11 Day Premium itineraries.
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)
East Coast Route
Five destinations. A 350km route running the East Coast daily. Buses depart both Southbound and Northbound. Hop on anywhere, Hop off anywhere.
Rainbow Beach
Byron Bay
How it works
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 road-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.
Hear what our friends are saying.
