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

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

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane MEL - HVB
    4h 16m
    $218–733

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain train
    31h 35m
    $247–1,678

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus bus
    33h 12m
    $317–619

  4. Drive 1,826.6 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Hervey Baycar car 1,826.6 km
    20h 34m
    $328–473

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane AVV - HVB
    7h 54m
    $264–922

  6. Bus via Campbellfield

    1. Take the bus from Campbellfield to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maryboroughbus bus
    37h 56m
    $222–346

Melbourne to Hervey Bay by tram and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,605.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

Jetstar and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hervey Bay (HVB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross to Hervey Bay via Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Howard in around 31h 35m.

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