There are 6 ways to get from Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane PQQ - HVB
5h 56m$523–809Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Hervey Baybus Townsville / ...
17h 36m$100–316Train
- Take the train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain Tilt Train
14h 30m$156–1,394Bus via Maryborough
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus Au001
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus Au050-1 / ...
17h 15m$125–203Drive 817.9 km
- Drive from Port Macquarie to Hervey Baycar 817.9 km
8h 53m$145–210Bus
- Take the bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Hervey Baybus Pm16
20h 21m$137–193
Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay is to bus via Maryborough which costs $120 - $210 and takes 17h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $500 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay. However, there are services departing from Port Macquarie and arriving at Hervey Bay Rd near Scrubhill Rd hail 'n' ride via Brisbane Coach Terminal and Station Square Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Port Macquarie station to Hervey Bay. However, there are services departing from Wauchope Station and arriving at Howard via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.
The distance between Port Macquarie and Hervey Bay is 706 km. The road distance is 817.9 km.
The best way to get from Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay without a car is to train which takes 14h 30m and costs $150 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay, including transfers.
Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Port Macquarie station.
Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Wauchope Station.
The best way to get from Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $500 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $1,400 and takes 14h 30m, you could also bus via Maryborough, which costs $120 - $210 and takes 17h 15m.
What companies run services between Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia and Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia?
Qantas, Jetstar, and Regional Express fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Hervey Bay (HVB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gordon St Before Horton St to Hervey Bay via Wauchope Station, Coach Stop, Wauchope Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Howard in around 14h 30m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $480–750
Flights from Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $480–750
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $50–65
- First
- $70–95
- Sleeper
- $170–200
Train from Wauchope Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $50–65
- First
- $70–95
- Sleeper
- $170–200
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Roma Street to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–1,056
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $40–65
- AChoice
- $50–70
- Gold Class
- $843
- Heritage Class
- $1,056
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Advantage
- $60–95
- Flexible
- $75–110
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Port Macquarie to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay is 818 km. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Port Macquarie to Hervey Bay.
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