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How to get fromHervey Bay to Cardwellby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Hervey Bay to Cardwell by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane HVB - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Cardwellbus bus
    7h 50m
    $566–770

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Maryborough West to Cardwelltrain train Spirit of Queensland
    20h 34m
    $140–4,614

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Cardwellbus bus Cairns
    20h 41m
    $170–480

  4. Drive  1,261.9 km

    1. Drive from Hervey Bay to Cardwellcar car 1,261.9 km
    14h 37m
    $230–332

  5. Fly to Cairns, train

    1. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane HVB - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Cardwelltrain train
    10h 36m
    $440–1,609

  6. Bus via Maryborough

    1. Take the bus from Hervey Bay Rd near Scrubhill Rd hail 'n' ride to Station Square Shopping Centrebus bus 705
    2. Take the bus from Maryborough to Cardwellbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    24h
    $190–290

Hervey Bay to Cardwell by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration20h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,111.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Maryborough West to Cardwell 4 times a week. Tickets cost $130–4,545 and the journey takes 17h 57m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Hervey Bay to Cardwell once daily. Tickets cost $190–480 and the journey takes 19h 25m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.

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