Noosa To Byron Bay Bus

Noosa to Byron Bay takes 6 hours by Joey bus, with a stop in Brisbane and Surfers Paradise along the way. Buses run daily in both directions. You don’t need to book a straight-through coach, Joey’s hop-on hop-off pass lets you break the trip up and explore each stop for as long as you want before continuing on.

From laidback Noosa to the barefoot energy of Byron, this is one of Australia’s most iconic coastal runs.
Think early swims, roadside bakeries, hinterland detours and long stretches of ocean that make you forget what day it is. Joey Travel makes it easy — jump on, jump off, and let the good bits happen in between.

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 Byron Bay?

Around 6 hours including the stop in Brisbane and Surfers Paradise.

Is there a direct bus from Noosa to Byron Bay?

Joey runs it as one continuous route with two stops along the way (Brisbane and Surfers Paradise), so you can travel straight through or break your trip at either one using the same pass.

How much does the Noosa to Byron Bay bus cost?

From $67.50 per trip on a Joey pass or $89 on a one trip pass, depending on which pass size you buy. See current pricing on the Joey pass page.

Can I stop in Brisbane or the Gold Coast on the way to Byron Bay?

Yes. Your Joey pass covers the whole corridor, so you can hop off at Brisbane or Surfers Paradise, stay as long as you like, and continue to Byron Bay on a later bus at no extra cost beyond the trip itself.

Do I have to wait 2 hours for a connecting bus in Brisbane?

Nope. Joey isn’t like the larger bus companies that make you wait for 2 hours for a connecting bus in Brisbane. We have a brief 20 minute stop so you can stretch your legs and then we’re back on the road getting you to your next stop

Does the bus run from Byron Bay back to Noosa too?

Yes, Joey runs both directions daily, northbound and southbound.

Where can I get my JOEY Pass?

You can get your JOEY pass from our JOEY Pass page.

Do JOEY do Day Trips from Noosa?

Yes, Check out our Australia Zoo and Buderim Waterfalls Day trips.