How to travel from Broken Hill to Hervey Bay, Australia

The distance between Broken Hill and Hervey Bay is around 1,770km (1,100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Broken Hill to Hervey Bay by plane, train, bus 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 Broken Hill (BHQ) to Hervey Bay (HVB).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time4h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$650($440)
Operated by

Regional Express

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Bus

Take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Newcastle then Brisbane and then to Maryborough.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$285($190)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Maryborough.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$365($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hervey Bay.

  • Duration19h 25m
  • Distance1,770km (1,100 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broken Hill and Hervey Bay

There are several options for getting from Broken Hill to Hervey Bay by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$285 ($190) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$650 ($440).

The distance between Broken Hill and Hervey Bay is around 1,770km (1,100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,336km (830 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Broken Hill and Hervey Bay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Broken Hill to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx A$650 ($440).

The cheapest way to travel between Broken Hill and Hervey Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$285 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Broken Hill and Hervey Bay. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Broken Hill and Hervey Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Broken Hill to Hervey Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Newcastle, Brisbane and Maryborough. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

NSW TrainLink, Sid Foggs Coaches, Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Broken Hill and Hervey Bay. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Broken Hill and Hervey Bay. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and arrive at Hervey Bay (HVB) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Broken Hill to Hervey Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Broken Hill to Hervey Bay typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) 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 Broken Hill and Hervey Bay. The distance is around 1,770km (1,100 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broken Hill to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around A$650 ($440).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Broken Hill and Hervey Bay

Transport options from Broken Hill to Hervey Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 35m
A$650($440)
on demand1,923km (1,195 miles)
Plane and Train7hrs
A$1,025($690)
once daily2,106km (1,308 miles)
Fly to Maroochydore (MCY), Train7h 35m
A$885($595)
every 20 mins1,990km (1,237 miles)
Fly to Brisbane (BNE), train8h 20m
A$775($520)
every 20 mins1,981km (1,231 miles)
Bus
1 day 12h
A$285($190)
3 times a week2,444km (1,519 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 13h
A$365($245)
twice a week2,551km (1,585 miles)
Drive
19h 25m
A$335($225)
on demand1,770km (1,100 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