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

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There are 8 ways to get from Canberra to Hervey Bay by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Canberra International Airport to Hervey Bay

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane CBR - HVB
    5h 9m
    $443–810

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus bus
    25h 29m
    $157–404

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus bus
    24h 27m
    $217–454

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain train
    24h 41m
    $209–1,489

  5. Drive 1,406.9 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Hervey Baycar car 1,406.9 km
    16h 13m
    $253–365

  6. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Hervey Bay

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane SYD - HVB
    6h 6m
    $209–620

  7. Fly Canberra International Airport to Bundaberg, bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane CBR - BDB
    2. Take the bus from Bundaberg Airport to Hervey Baybus bus
    8h 1m
    $342–861

  8. Bus, train via Woodberry

    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus bus 855
    2. Take the train from Wollongong Station to Central Stationtrain train Sco
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Hexhambus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hexham to Brisbanebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maryboroughbus bus
    33h 39m
    $235–346

Canberra to Hervey Bay by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,191.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Hervey Bay (HVB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Hervey Bay Rd near Scrubhill Rd hail 'n' ride via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Maryborough, and Station Square Shopping Centre in around 24h 27m.

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