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

The cheapest way to get from Hervey Bay to Sunshine Beach is to bus via Maryborough which costs $28 - $55 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hervey Bay to Sunshine Beach is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $30 - $50.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Hervey Bay to Sunshine Beach. However, there are services departing from Urraween Rd near Cooks Rd hail 'n' ride and arriving at Pacific Ave near Elanda St via Maryborough and Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Hervey Bay to Sunshine Beach. However, there are services departing from Howard and arriving at Cooroy via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Hervey Bay to Sunshine Beach?

The distance between Hervey Bay and Sunshine Beach is 232 km. The road distance is 179.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Hervey Bay to Sunshine Beach without a car is to bus via Maryborough which takes 4h 18m and costs $28 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Hervey Bay to Sunshine Beach, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Hervey Bay to Sunshine Beach?

The best way to get from Hervey Bay to Sunshine Beach is to bus via Maryborough which takes 4h 18m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $700 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Hervey Bay to Sunshine Beach bus arrive?

Hervey Bay to Sunshine Beach bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Noosa Junction Station.

Where does the Hervey Bay to Sunshine Beach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hervey Bay to Sunshine Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Hervey Bay to Sunshine Beach is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Hervey Bay to Sunshine Beach.

Where can I stay near Sunshine Beach?

There are 1475+ hotels available in Sunshine Beach.

Hervey Bay to Sunshine Beach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus via Maryborough
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1. Take the bus from Maryborough to Noosa Junction Stationbus Au050-1 / ...
4h 18m
$28–52
Train
1. Take the train from Howard to Cooroytrain Tilt Train
4h 22m
$99–686
Drive 179.3 km
1. Drive from Hervey Bay to Sunshine Beachcar 179.3 km
2h 12m
$33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Tewantin Primary Schoolbus Pm19
6h 14m
$42–62
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Noosa Junctionbus Brisbane
6h 22m
$42–96

Hervey Bay to Sunshine Beach by bus

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6h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 231.7 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Maryborough to Noosa Junction Station twice daily. Tickets cost $27–50 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Howard to Cooroy once daily. Tickets cost $26–567 and the journey takes 2h 1m.

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