The distance between Airlie Beach and Hervey Bay is around 866km (538 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 60m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Airlie Beach to Hervey Bay by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hervey Bay → Airlie Beach if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Hervey Bay (HVB).
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Take the bus to Hervey Bay.
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There are several options for getting from Airlie Beach to Hervey Bay by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$90 ($62) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$470 ($315).
The distance between Airlie Beach and Hervey Bay is around 866km (538 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 701km (436 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Airlie Beach and Hervey Bay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Airlie Beach to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx A$470 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Airlie Beach and Hervey Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$90 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Airlie Beach and Hervey Bay. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 3h 60m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Airlie Beach and Hervey Bay. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Airlie Beach to Hervey Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hervey Bay. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.
Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Airlie Beach and Hervey Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Airlie Beach and Hervey Bay. Flights depart from Proserpine (PPP) and arrive at Hervey Bay (HVB) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 2h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Airlie Beach to Hervey Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 3h 60m (not including layover time).
The flight from Airlie Beach to Hervey Bay typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Proserpine (PPP) and and arrive into Hervey Bay (HVB).
The closest major airport to Hervey Bay is Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Hervey Bay. Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Airlie Beach and Hervey Bay. The distance is around 866km (538 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Airlie Beach to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around A$470 ($315).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 60m | A$470($315) | on demand | 1,187km (737 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 10m | A$765($515) | once daily | 1,212km (753 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 20m | A$90($62) | once daily | 903km (561 miles) |
Bus via Apple Tree Creek | 12h 25m | A$145($100) | once daily | 913km (567 miles) |
Drive | 11h 55m | A$165($110) | on demand | 866km (538 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hervey Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.