What is the cheapest way to get from Hervey Bay to Shelly Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Hervey Bay to Shelly Beach is to bus via Maryborough which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hervey Bay to Shelly Beach?

The fastest way to get from Hervey Bay to Shelly Beach is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Hervey Bay and Shelly Beach?

No, there is no direct bus from Hervey Bay to Shelly Beach. However, there are services departing from Urraween Rd near Cooks Rd hail 'n' ride and arriving at Edmund St at Russell Street via Maryborough and Mooloolaba, River Esplanade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Hervey Bay and Shelly Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Hervey Bay to Shelly Beach. However, there are services departing from Howard and arriving at Landsborough via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Hervey Bay to Shelly Beach?

The distance between Hervey Bay and Shelly Beach is 249 km. The road distance is 210.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Hervey Bay to Shelly Beach without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $100 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Hervey Bay to Shelly Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Hervey Bay to Shelly Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hervey Bay to Shelly Beach bus from?

Hervey Bay to Shelly Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Maryborough station.

Where do I catch the Hervey Bay to Shelly Beach train from?

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

Train or bus from Hervey Bay to Shelly Beach?

The best way to get from Hervey Bay to Shelly Beach is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $100 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Maryborough, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Hervey Bay to Shelly Beach bus arrive?

Hervey Bay to Shelly Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Mooloolaba station.

Where does the Hervey Bay to Shelly Beach train arrive?

Hervey Bay to Shelly Beach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Landsborough station.

Can I drive from Hervey Bay to Shelly Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Hervey Bay to Shelly Beach is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Hervey Bay to Shelly Beach.

Where can I stay near Shelly Beach?

There are 1848+ hotels available in Shelly Beach.

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There are 5 ways to get from Hervey Bay to Shelly Beach by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Howard to Landsboroughtrain Tilt Train
4h 25m
$102–835
Bus via Maryborough
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maryborough to Mooloolababus Au050 / ...
5h 8m
$32–57
Drive 210.7 km
1. Drive from Hervey Bay to Shelly Beachcar 210.7 km
2h 25m
$38–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Maroochydore Sixth Avenuebus Pm19
6h 59m
$47–67
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Mooloolababus Brisbane
7h 13m
$47–112

Hervey Bay to Shelly Beach by bus

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6h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 248.7 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Howard to Landsborough once daily. Tickets cost $30–751 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Maryborough to Mooloolaba twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 2h 58m.

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