There are 4 ways to get from Hervey Bay to Sunshine Coast (Region) by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Howard to Nambourtrain Tilt Train
3h 1m$151–849Bus via Maryborough
cheapest- Take the bus from Maryborough to Noosa Junction Stationbus Au050-1 / ...
4h 26m$29–52Drive 183.6 km
- Drive from Hervey Bay to Sunshine Coast (Region)car 183.6 km
2h 7m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Hervey Bay to Noosa Junctionbus Brisbane
6h 49m$42–97
Hervey Bay to Sunshine Coast (Region) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hervey Bay to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to bus via Maryborough which costs $28 - $55 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Hervey Bay to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Hervey Bay to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Urraween Rd near Cooks Rd hail 'n' ride and arriving at David Low Way at Coolum Hotel via Maryborough and Sunshine Beach Rd at Noosa Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Hervey Bay to Sunshine Coast (Region). However, there are services departing from Howard and arriving at Nambour via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Hervey Bay and Sunshine Coast (Region) is 227 km. The road distance is 183.6 km.
The best way to get from Hervey Bay to Sunshine Coast (Region) without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $150 - $850.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Hervey Bay to Sunshine Coast (Region), including transfers.
Hervey Bay to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Maryborough station.
Hervey Bay to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Howard station.
The best way to get from Hervey Bay to Sunshine Coast (Region) is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Maryborough, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia and Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Howard to Nambour once daily. Tickets cost $30–667 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Maryborough to Noosa Junction Station twice daily. Tickets cost $27–50 and the journey takes 2h 23m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Howard to Nambour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–667
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $30–50
- AChoice
- $30–45
- Gold Class
- $533
- Heritage Class
- $667
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Maryborough to Noosa Junction Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Hervey Bay to Noosa Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–95
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Hervey Bay to Noosa Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Hervey Bay to Sunshine Coast (Region) bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Noosa Junction Station.
Hervey Bay to Sunshine Coast (Region) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Nambour station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hervey Bay to Sunshine Coast (Region) is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Hervey Bay to Sunshine Coast (Region).
There are 2204+ hotels available in Sunshine Coast (Region).












