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How to get fromBundaberg to Heron Islandby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Bundaberg to Heron Island by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Bundaberg to Gladstonetrain train Tilt Train / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry The Heron Islander
    5h 23m
    $143–765

  2. Bus, ferry via Gladstone

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bundaberg to Gladstonebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry The Heron Islander
    6h 26m
    $136–155

  3. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane BDB - GLT
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    7h 55m
    $345–963

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bundaberg to Gladstonebus bus Cairns / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry The Heron Islander
    5h 48m
    $153–184

Bundaberg (BDB) to Gladstone Airport (GLT) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bundaberg to Heron Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 265.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Bundaberg, QLD, Australia and Heron Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Bundaberg to Heron Island. However, you can take the train to Gladstone, take the taxi to Gladstone Marina, then take the ferry to Heron Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bundaberg to Heron Island via Gladstone and Gladstone Marina in around 6h 26m.

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