There are 4 ways to get from Hervey Bay to Capricorn Caves by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Howard to Rockhamptontrain Tilt Train
4h 49m$206–1,504Drive 409.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Hervey Bay to Capricorn Cavescar 409.1 km
4h 53m$73–105Bus
- Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Rockhamptonbus Cairns / ...
7h 23m$146–250Fly
- Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane HVB - ROK
4h 8m$604–721
Hervey Bay (HVB) to Rockhampton (ROK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hervey Bay to Capricorn Caves is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Hervey Bay to Capricorn Caves is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $600 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Hervey Bay to Capricorn Caves. However, there are services departing from Ansons Rd near Hennessy Dr hail 'n' ride and arriving at Rockhampton via Hervey Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Hervey Bay to Capricorn Caves. However, there are services departing from Howard and arriving at Rockhampton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Hervey Bay and Capricorn Caves is 396 km. The road distance is 409.1 km.
The best way to get from Hervey Bay to Capricorn Caves without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $200 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Hervey Bay to Capricorn Caves, including transfers.
Hervey Bay to Capricorn Caves bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Hervey Bay station.
Hervey Bay to Capricorn Caves train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Howard station.
The best way to get from Hervey Bay to Capricorn Caves is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $200 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $250 and takes 7h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $600 - $750 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia and Capricorn Caves, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Howard to Rockhampton once daily. Tickets cost $45–1,269 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Hervey Bay to Rockhampton twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Hervey Bay to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–550
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Howard to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–1,269
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $45–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $1,013
- Heritage Class
- $1,269
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Hervey Bay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $70–100
- Advantage
- $80–120
- Flexible
- $95–140
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Hervey Bay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Hervey Bay to Capricorn Caves bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Hervey Bay to Capricorn Caves train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hervey Bay to Capricorn Caves is 409 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Hervey Bay to Capricorn Caves.
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