There are 5 ways to get from Rockhampton City to Hervey Bay by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Rockhampton to Howardtrain Tilt Train
4h 18m$116–1,353Bus via Maryborough
cheapest- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Maryboroughbus Au050-1 / ...
8h 7m$64–103Drive 381.2 km
- Drive from Rockhampton City to Hervey Baycar 381.2 km
4h 25m$68–99Fly
- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane ROK - HVB
3h 37m$529–627Bus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Hervey Baybus Brisbane
8h 9m$64–160
Rockhampton City to Hervey Bay by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton City to Hervey Bay is to bus via Maryborough which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton City to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $500 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockhampton City to Hervey Bay. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Hervey Bay Rd near Scrubhill Rd hail 'n' ride via Station Square Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockhampton City to Hervey Bay. However, there are services departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Howard via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Rockhampton City and Hervey Bay is 367 km. The road distance is 381.2 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton City to Hervey Bay without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $110 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Rockhampton City to Hervey Bay, including transfers.
Rockhampton City to Hervey Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.
Rockhampton City to Hervey Bay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Rockhampton station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton City to Hervey Bay is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $110 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Maryborough, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 7m, you could also fly, which costs $500 - $650 and takes 3h 37m.
What companies run services between Rockhampton City, QLD, Australia and Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Rockhampton to Howard once daily. Tickets cost $45–1,269 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Rockhampton to Maryborough twice daily. Tickets cost $60–110 and the journey takes 6h 58m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Hervey Bay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–700
Flights from Rockhampton to Hervey Bay via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–750
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Rockhampton to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–1,269
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $45–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $1,013
- Heritage Class
- $1,269
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Rockhampton to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $75–110
- Advantage
- $90–140
- Flexible
- $110–160
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Rockhampton to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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More Questions & Answers
Rockhampton City to Hervey Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Maryborough station.
Rockhampton City to Hervey Bay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Howard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton City to Hervey Bay is 381 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Rockhampton City to Hervey Bay.
There are 361+ hotels available in Hervey Bay.