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How to get fromIpswich to Hervey Bayby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Ipswich to Hervey Bay by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain train Tilt Train
    6h 21m
    $110–1,186

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centrebus bus R594
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    8h 15m
    $46–76

  3. Drive 316.8 km

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Hervey Baycar car 316.8 km
    3h 42m
    $57–82

  4. Train, fly to Hervey Bay

    1. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane BNE - HVB
    3h 50m
    $218–540

  5. Bus via East Ipswich station, platform 2 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Maryboroughbus bus Townsville / ...
    8h 41m
    $52–102

  6. Train, fly to Bundaberg, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 4train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane BNE - BDB
    3. Take the bus from Bundaberg Airport to Hervey Baybus bus
    6h 36m
    $226–398

Ipswich to Hervey Bay by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Roma Street to Howard once daily. Tickets cost $40–1,056 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ipswich station - Bell St to Hervey Bay Rd near Scrubhill Rd hail 'n' ride via Roma Street Stop 125 at Transit Centre, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Maryborough, and Station Square Shopping Centre in around 8h 15m.

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