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How to get fromTownsville to Hervey Bayby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Townsville to Hervey Bay by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Hervey Bay

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    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane plane TSV - HVB
    4h 12m
    $416–681

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Townsville to Maryborough Westtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    17h 2m
    $127–3,959

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Hervey Baybus bus Brisbane
    19h 16m
    $149–410

  4. Drive 1,101.4 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Hervey Baycar car 1,101.4 km
    12h 45m
    $196–282

  5. Fly to Bundaberg, bus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane plane TSV - BDB
    2. Take the bus from Bundaberg Airport to Hervey Baybus bus
    6h 39m
    $465–664

  6. Bus via Maryborough

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Maryboroughbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    20h 7m
    $165–267

Townsville to Hervey Bay by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration17h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 938.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Jetstar fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Hervey Bay (HVB) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Maryborough West 4 times a week. Tickets cost $110–3,946 and the journey takes 14h 21m.

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