What is the cheapest way to get from Hervey Bay to Darwin?

The cheapest way to get from Hervey Bay to Darwin is to drive which costs $550 - $900 and takes 33h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hervey Bay to Darwin?

The fastest way to get from Hervey Bay to Darwin is to fly which takes 8h 29m and costs $700 - $1,100.

Is there a direct train between Hervey Bay and Darwin?

No, there is no direct train from Hervey Bay to Darwin. However, there are services departing from Howard and arriving at Darwin via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Adelaide Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 6h.

How far is it from Hervey Bay to Darwin?

The distance between Hervey Bay and Darwin is 2745 km. The road distance is 3301.2 km.

How do I travel from Hervey Bay to Darwin without a car?

The best way to get from Hervey Bay to Darwin without a car is to bus and train which takes 4 days 4h and costs $3,200 - $3,900.

How long does it take to get from Hervey Bay to Darwin?

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Hervey Bay to Darwin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hervey Bay to Darwin train from?

Hervey Bay to Darwin train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Howard station.

Train or fly from Hervey Bay to Darwin?

The best way to get from Hervey Bay to Darwin is to fly which takes 8h 29m and costs $700 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3,400 - $9,000 and takes 4 days 6h.

What is the time difference between Hervey Bay and Darwin?

Darwin is 30 min behind Hervey Bay. It is currently 10:12 PM in Hervey Bay and 9:42 PM in Darwin.

Where does the Hervey Bay to Darwin train arrive?

Hervey Bay to Darwin train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Hervey Bay to Darwin?

Yes, the driving distance between Hervey Bay to Darwin is 3301 km. It takes approximately 33h 44m to drive from Hervey Bay to Darwin.

Where can I stay near Darwin?

There are 527+ hotels available in Darwin.

Hervey Bay to Darwin - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Hervey Bay to Darwin by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Hervey Bay
best
1. Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane HVB - DRW
8h 29m
$729–1,046
Drive 3,301.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hervey Bay to Darwincar 3,301.2 km
33h 44m
$592–854
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Maryborough to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain
5. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain
4d 4h
$3,200–3,850
Bus to Bundaberg, fly
1. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Bundaberg Airportbus
2. Fly from Bundaberg (BDB) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane BDB - DRW
9h 15m
$775–1,300
Train
1. Take the train from Howard to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain
4d 6h
$3,450–8,923
Bus, train via Alice Springs
1. Take the bus from Maryborough to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Alice Springsbus
5. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Darwinbus
4d 18h
$3,226–5,160
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Hervey Bay Rd near Scrubhill Rd hail 'n' ride to Station Square Shopping Centrebus
2. Take the bus from Maryborough to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
3. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain
6d 16h
$6,134–20,970

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

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Distance: 2,745.5 km
Duration: 8h 29m

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

Qantas and Jetstar fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hervey Bay to Darwin via Howard, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, and Darwin in around 4d 6h.

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