There are 6 ways to get from Brisbane CBD to Hervey Bay by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Central station, platform 3 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane BNE - HVB
2h 38m$218–559Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus Au050-1 / ...
5h 42m$48–78Train
- Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain Tilt Train
4h 27m$110–1,141Drive 281.5 km
- Drive from Brisbane CBD to Hervey Baycar 281.5 km
3h 12m$51–73Bus via Brisbane (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Maryboroughbus Townsville / ...
6h 24m$55–99Bus #2
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Hervey Baybus Pm16
8h 31m$58–80
Brisbane CBD to Hervey Bay by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brisbane CBD to Hervey Bay is to bus which costs $45 - $80 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Brisbane CBD to Hervey Bay is to train and fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $210 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Brisbane CBD to Hervey Bay. However, there are services departing from Brisbane Coach Terminal and arriving at Hervey Bay Rd near Scrubhill Rd hail 'n' ride via Station Square Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Brisbane CBD to Hervey Bay. However, there are services departing from Roma Street and arriving at Howard via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Brisbane CBD and Hervey Bay is 263 km. The road distance is 281.5 km.
The best way to get from Brisbane CBD to Hervey Bay without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $110 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Brisbane CBD to Hervey Bay, including transfers.
Brisbane CBD to Hervey Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Brisbane Coach Terminal station.
Brisbane CBD to Hervey Bay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Roma Street station.
The best way to get from Brisbane CBD to Hervey Bay is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $110 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Brisbane CBD, QLD, Australia and Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Howard once daily. Tickets cost $40–1,056 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryborough twice daily. Tickets cost $45–80 and the journey takes 4h 33m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–430
Train from Central station, platform 3 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–1,056
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $40–65
- AChoice
- $50–70
- Gold Class
- $843
- Heritage Class
- $1,056
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Brisbane CBD to Hervey Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Maryborough station.
Brisbane CBD to Hervey Bay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Howard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brisbane CBD to Hervey Bay is 281 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Brisbane CBD to Hervey Bay.
There are 360+ hotels available in Hervey Bay.