There are 5 ways to get from Rothwell to Hervey Bay by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Caboolture to Howardtrain Tilt Train
5h 21m$107–987Drive 254.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Rothwell to Hervey Baycar 254.2 km
2h 51m$46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Maryboroughbus Pm16
8h$47–72Train, fly
- Take the train from Rothwell station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane BNE - HVB
3h 14m$218–560Bus via Roma Street (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Maryboroughbus Townsville / ...
8h 19m$52–102
Rothwell to Hervey Bay by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rothwell to Hervey Bay is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Rothwell to Hervey Bay is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Rothwell to Hervey Bay. However, there are services departing from Gynther Road and arriving at Hervey Bay Rd near Scrubhill Rd hail 'n' ride via Burpengary Bruce Highway and Station Square Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Rothwell station to Hervey Bay. However, there are services departing from Rothwell station, platform 1 and arriving at Howard via Petrie station, platform 2 and Caboolture. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Rothwell and Hervey Bay is 291 km. The road distance is 254.2 km.
The best way to get from Rothwell to Hervey Bay without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $100 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Rothwell to Hervey Bay, including transfers.
Rothwell to Hervey Bay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Burpengary Bruce Highway station.
Rothwell to Hervey Bay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Caboolture station.
The best way to get from Rothwell to Hervey Bay is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $100 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Rothwell, QLD, Australia and Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Caboolture to Howard once daily. Tickets cost $35–869 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Maryborough once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–430
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Caboolture to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–869
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $40–55
- Gold Class
- $694
- Heritage Class
- $869
Train from Rothwell station, platform 1 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Burpengary Bruce Highway to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
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More Questions & Answers
Rothwell to Hervey Bay bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Maryborough station.
Rothwell to Hervey Bay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Howard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rothwell to Hervey Bay is 254 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Rothwell to Hervey Bay.
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