How to travel from Airlie Beach to Hervey Bay, Australia

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.

5 routes found

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 BayAirlie Beach if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Hervey Bay (HVB).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$470($315)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Hervey Bay.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$90($62)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Hervey Bay.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Distance866km (538 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Airlie Beach and Hervey Bay

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Airlie Beach to Hervey Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Airlie Beach and Hervey Bay

Transport options from Airlie Beach to Hervey Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 60m
A$470($315)
on demand1,187km (737 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 10m
A$765($515)
once daily1,212km (753 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 20m
A$90($62)
once daily903km (561 miles)
Bus via Apple Tree Creek12h 25m
A$145($100)
once daily913km (567 miles)
Drive
11h 55m
A$165($110)
on demand866km (538 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Airlie Beach and Hervey Bay

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Airports near Hervey Bay

The following major airports near Hervey Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Hervey Bay
MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
147km (91 miles) from Hervey Bay
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
235km (146 miles) from Hervey Bay