Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Heron Island

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Gympie North to Gladstonetrain train Tilt Train / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry The Heron Islander
    8h 27m
    $168–1,428

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gympie to Gladstonebus bus Townsville / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry The Heron Islander
    10h 33m
    $185–260

  3. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gympie to Hervey Baybus bus
    2. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane HVB - GLT
    3. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    10h 51m
    $556–1,609

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gympie to Miriam Valebus bus
    2. Take the train from Miriam Vale to Gladstonetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    11h 57m
    $184–449

Hervey Bay (HVB) to Gladstone Airport (GLT) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$380Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gympie to Heron Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 439.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Gympie to Heron Island. However, you can take the bus to Gympie North station, walk to Gympie North, 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 Gympie to Heron Island via Gladstone and Gladstone Marina in around 10h 33m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides