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How to get fromDarwin to Hervey Bayby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Darwin to Hervey Bay by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Hervey Bay

    best
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane DRW - HVB
    9h 37m
    $690–1,005

  2. Drive 3,301 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Darwin to Hervey Baycar car 3,301 km
    33h 46m
    $592–854

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Alice Springsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus bus
    4d 11h
    $2,586–14,074

  4. Fly to Bundaberg, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane DRW - BDB
    2. Take the bus from Bundaberg Airport to Hervey Baybus bus
    12h 44m
    $739–1,256

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darwin to Alice Springstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain train
    4d 12h
    $4,696–16,959

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Hervey Bay (HVB) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,752.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 37m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Airnorth fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Hervey Bay (HVB) 4 times a day.

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