There are 3 ways to get from Gladstone to Hervey Bay by train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Gladstone to Hervey Bay by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gladstone to Hervey Bay is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Gladstone to Hervey Bay is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $100 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Gladstone to Hervey Bay. However, there are services departing from Gladstone and arriving at Urraween Rd near Cooks Rd hail 'n' ride via Central Ave at Stockland Hervey Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Gladstone to Hervey Bay. However, there are services departing from Gladstone and arriving at Howard via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Gladstone and Hervey Bay is 259 km. The road distance is 279.6 km.
The best way to get from Gladstone to Hervey Bay without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $100 - $950.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Gladstone to Hervey Bay, including transfers.
Gladstone to Hervey Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Gladstone station.
Gladstone to Hervey Bay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Gladstone station.
The best way to get from Gladstone to Hervey Bay is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $100 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Gladstone, QLD, Australia and Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Gladstone to Howard once daily. Tickets cost $35–867 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Gladstone to Hervey Bay 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Gladstone to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–867
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $40–55
- Gold Class
- $692
- Heritage Class
- $867
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Gladstone to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Advantage
- $70–110
- Flexible
- $85–130
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More Questions & Answers
Gladstone to Hervey Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Hervey Bay station.
Gladstone to Hervey Bay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Howard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gladstone to Hervey Bay is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Gladstone to Hervey Bay.
There are 365+ hotels available in Hervey Bay.







