There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Hervey Bay by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane SYD - HVB
3h 25m$188–577Train, bus via Brisbane
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus Au050-1 / ...
21h 22m$116–330Train
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain Tilt Train
19h 36m$180–1,434Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus Au050-1 / ...
20h 17m$185–381Drive 1,186.1 km
- Drive from Sydney to Hervey Baycar 1,186.1 km
12h 49m$213–307Train, bus
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Maryboroughbus Townsville / ...
21h 56m$121–350Bus via Chatswood
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maryboroughbus Pm16
27h 38m$174–260
Sydney to Hervey Bay by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Hervey Bay is to train and bus via Brisbane which costs $110 - $330 and takes 21h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $180 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Hervey Bay. However, there are services departing from Central Station 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 20h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Hervey Bay. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Howard via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 36m.
The distance between Sydney and Hervey Bay is 1001 km. The road distance is 1186.1 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Hervey Bay without a car is to train which takes 19h 36m and costs $180 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Sydney to Hervey Bay, including transfers.
Sydney to Hervey Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Hervey Bay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $180 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $1,500 and takes 19h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $390 and takes 20h 17m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Central Station to Hervey Bay via Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Howard in around 19h 36m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–400
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–550
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–400
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Howard
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–1,056
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $40–65
- AChoice
- $50–70
- Gold Class
- $843
- Heritage Class
- $1,056
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Advantage
- $160–250
- Flexible
- $210–300
Bus from Brisbane to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Chatswood to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney to Hervey Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney to Hervey Bay train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Hervey Bay is 1186 km. It takes approximately 12h 49m to drive from Sydney to Hervey Bay.
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