There are 7 ways to get from Warrnambool to Hervey Bay by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Hervey Bay
best- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane MEL - HVB
7h 40m$228–747Train
- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Howardtrain
35h 52m$255–1,699Bus
- Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus
- Take the bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus
38h 52m$369–791Drive 2,050.5 km
- Drive from Warrnambool to Hervey Baycar 2,050.5 km
23h 33m$368–531Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Hervey Bay
- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Hervey Bay (HVB)plane AVV - HVB
9h 48m$266–924Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Bundaberg, bus
- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Lara Stationtrain
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Bundaberg (BDB)plane AVV - BDB
- Take the bus from Bundaberg Airport to Hervey Baybus
14h 30m$275–925Train, bus
- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Maryboroughbus
41h 45m$336–575
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hervey Bay (HVB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Warrnambool to Hervey Bay is to train which costs $250 - $1,700 and takes 35h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Warrnambool to Hervey Bay is to train and fly which takes 7h 40m and costs $220 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Warrnambool station to Hervey Bay. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station/Merri St and arriving at Hervey Bay Rd near Scrubhill Rd hail 'n' ride via Ballarat, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station, Brisbane Coach Terminal and Station Square Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Warrnambool station to Hervey Bay. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station and arriving at Howard via Southern Cross, Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 52m.
The distance between Warrnambool and Hervey Bay is 1873 km. The road distance is 2050.5 km.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Hervey Bay without a car is to train which takes 35h 52m and costs $250 - $1,700.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Warrnambool to Hervey Bay, including transfers.
Warrnambool to Hervey Bay bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Warrnambool Station/Merri St.
Warrnambool to Hervey Bay train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Warrnambool Station.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Hervey Bay is to train which takes 35h 52m and costs $250 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $800 and takes 38h 52m.
What companies run services between Warrnambool, VIC, Australia and Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Warrnambool Station to Hervey Bay via Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, and Howard in around 35h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Hervey Bay Rd near Scrubhill Rd hail 'n' ride via Ballarat, Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Central Station, Brisbane, Brisbane Coach Terminal, Maryborough, and Station Square Shopping Centre in around 38h 52m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Hervey Bay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–650
Flights from Avalon Airport to Hervey Bay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Avalon Airport to Hervey Bay via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from Avalon Airport to Hervey Bay via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from Avalon Airport to Bundaberg via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from Avalon Airport to Bundaberg via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–850
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Hervey Bay via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Avalon Airport to Hervey Bay via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–850
- Website
- linkairways.com
Flights from Avalon Airport to Bundaberg via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–850
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $10–14
Train from Warrnambool Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–14
Train from Warrnambool Station to Lara Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $9–14
Train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $10–14
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $75–100
- First
- $100–140
- Sleeper
- $210–250
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
- 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
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–22
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Ballarat to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $150–230
- Flexible
- $200–290
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 Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Bundaberg Airport to Hervey Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Melbourne to Sydney Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Warrnambool to Hervey Bay bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ballarat Station/Lydiard St.
Warrnambool to Hervey Bay train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Warrnambool to Hervey Bay is 2051 km. It takes approximately 23h 33m to drive from Warrnambool to Hervey Bay.
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