There are 4 ways to get from Hervey Bay to Gladstone by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Howard to Gladstonetrain Tilt Train
2h 45m$106–984Drive 279.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Hervey Bay to Gladstonecar 279.9 km
3h 19m$50–72Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Gladstonebus Cairns / ...
5h 36m$56–110Fly
- Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane HVB - GLT
5h 32m$426–1,453
Hervey Bay to Gladstone by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hervey Bay to Gladstone is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Hervey Bay to Gladstone is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $100 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hervey Bay to Gladstone. However, there are services departing from Ansons Rd near Hennessy Dr hail 'n' ride and arriving at Gladstone via Hervey Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Hervey Bay to Gladstone. However, there are services departing from Howard and arriving at Gladstone via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Hervey Bay and Gladstone is 259 km. The road distance is 279.9 km.
The best way to get from Hervey Bay to Gladstone without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $100 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Hervey Bay to Gladstone, including transfers.
Hervey Bay to Gladstone bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Hervey Bay station.
Hervey Bay to Gladstone train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Howard station.
The best way to get from Hervey Bay to Gladstone is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $100 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 5h 36m, you could also fly, which costs $420 - $1,500 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia and Gladstone, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Howard to Gladstone once daily. Tickets cost $35–867 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Hervey Bay to Gladstone twice daily. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Hervey Bay to Gladstone Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,400
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Howard to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- 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 Hervey Bay to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $55–80
- Advantage
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $70–110
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More Questions & Answers
Hervey Bay to Gladstone bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Gladstone station.
Hervey Bay to Gladstone train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Gladstone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hervey Bay to Gladstone is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Hervey Bay to Gladstone.
There are 48+ hotels available in Gladstone.







