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How to get fromAyr to Hervey Bayby bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Ayr to Hervey Bay by bus, plane, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus to Townsville Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ayr to Townsvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane TSV - HVB
    6h 50m
    $433–745

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Maryborough Westtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    15h 36m
    $119–3,661

  3. Bus via Howard

    1. Take the bus from Ayr to Howardbus bus Pm19
    18h 6m
    $143–201

  4. Drive 1,013.8 km

    1. Drive from Ayr to Hervey Baycar car 1,013.8 km
    11h 38m
    $180–260

  5. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane PPP - HVB
    7h 36m
    $499–1,739

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ayr to Hervey Baybus bus Brisbane
    18h 19m
    $139–381

Ayr to Hervey Bay by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration15h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,034.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Ayr, QLD, Australia and Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Ayr to Maryborough West 4 times a week. Tickets cost $100–3,647 and the journey takes 13h 18m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Ayr to Howard once daily. Tickets cost $120–180 and the journey takes 14h 5m.

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