There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to River Heads by plane, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane SYD - HVB
3h 18m$178–562Train, taxi
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Maryborough Westtrain
- Take the taxi from Maryborough West to River Headstaxi
19h 37m$235–1,409Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Hervey Baybus Au050 / ...
19h 38m$239–445Drive 1,199.1 km
- Drive from Sydney to River Headscar 1,199.1 km
13h$216–312Train, taxi via Central Station
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Maryborough Westtrain
- Take the taxi from Maryborough West to River Headstaxi
19h 40m$235–1,409Bus via Chatswood
- Take the bus from Chatswood to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Hervey Baybus Pm16
27h 5m$228–329
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to River Heads is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to River Heads is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $170 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to River Heads. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Hervey Bay via Brisbane Coach Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 38m.
The distance between Sydney and River Heads is 997 km. The road distance is 1199.1 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to River Heads without a car is to train and taxi which takes 19h 37m and costs $230 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Sydney to River Heads, including transfers.
Sydney to River Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to River Heads is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $170 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $450 and takes 19h 38m.
Sydney to River Heads bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to River Heads is 1199 km. It takes approximately 13h to drive from Sydney to River Heads.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and River Heads, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to River Heads via Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, and Hervey Bay in around 19h 38m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–410
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–650
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–410
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- 4 times 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 Maryborough West
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–959
- 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
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $45–65
- Gold Class
- $766
- Heritage Class
- $959
Train from Roma Street to Maryborough West
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–959
- 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
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $45–65
- Gold Class
- $766
- Heritage Class
- $959
- 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
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- 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 Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Black & White Taxis Maryborough
- Phone
- +61 7 3860 1861
- Website
- 131008.com
Black & White Taxis Maryborough
- Phone
- +61 7 3860 1861
- Website
- 131008.com
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