How to travel from Albany to Hervey Bay, Australia

The distance between Albany and Hervey Bay is around 4,241km (2,635 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Albany to Hervey Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Albany (ALH) to Hervey Bay (HVB).

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Flight time6h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,345($905)
Operated by

Regional Express

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Transwa Bay Transwa East Perth Set-Down then take the train to Sydney Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Maryborough.

  • Duration4 days 6h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,020($685)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hervey Bay.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Distance4,512km (2,803 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Hervey Bay

There are several options for getting from Albany to Hervey Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$910 ($610) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,345 ($905).

The distance between Albany and Hervey Bay is around 4,241km (2,635 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,511km (2,182 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Albany and Hervey Bay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 23h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albany to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx A$1,345 ($905).

The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Hervey Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$910 ($610) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Albany and Hervey Bay. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 6h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Hervey Bay. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 6h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albany and Hervey Bay. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Hervey Bay (HVB) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 6h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Albany to Hervey Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 6h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Albany to Hervey Bay typically takes around 6h 20m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) 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 Albany and Hervey Bay. The distance is around 4,512km (2,803 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 23h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around A$1,345 ($905).

How do I get from Albany to Hervey Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Hervey Bay

Transport options from Albany to Hervey Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
6h 50m
A$1,345($905)
on demand4,241km (2,635 miles)
Bus and Plane11h 40m
A$910($610)
once daily4,285km (2,662 miles)
Bus and Train
4 days 6h
A$1,020($685)
once a week5,739km (3,566 miles)
Drive
1 day 23h
A$850($575)
on demand4,512km (2,803 miles)

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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