How to travel from Apollo Bay to Hervey Bay, Australia

The distance between Apollo Bay and Hervey Bay is around 1,930km (1,199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Apollo Bay to Hervey Bay by bus, train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Hervey BayApollo Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Hervey Bay (HVB).

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$740($500)
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Bus

Take the bus to Geelong, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Maryborough.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$310($205)
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Drive

Drive to Hervey Bay.

  • Duration23h 40m
  • Distance2,025km (1,258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Apollo Bay and Hervey Bay

There are several options for getting from Apollo Bay to Hervey Bay by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$310 ($205) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$740 ($500).

The distance between Apollo Bay and Hervey Bay is around 1,930km (1,199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,726km (1,073 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Apollo Bay and Hervey Bay by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Apollo Bay to Hervey Bay is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx A$740 ($500).

The cheapest way to travel between Apollo Bay and Hervey Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$310 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Apollo Bay and Hervey Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 7h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Apollo Bay and Hervey Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Apollo Bay to Hervey Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geelong, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Brisbane and Maryborough. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.

Public Transport Victoria, V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Apollo Bay and Hervey Bay. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Apollo Bay to Hervey Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 7h 35m.

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 Apollo Bay and Hervey Bay. The distance is around 2,025km (1,258 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Apollo Bay to Hervey Bay is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around A$740 ($500).

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Transport options from Apollo Bay to Hervey Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane
7h 35m
A$740($500)
every 20 mins1,930km (1,199 miles)
Bus
1 day 17h
A$310($205)
5 times a week2,598km (1,614 miles)
Drive
23h 40m
A$380($255)
on demand2,025km (1,258 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