The distance between Darwin and Hervey Bay is around 3,121km (1,939 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Darwin 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 from Darwin (DRW) to Hervey Bay (HVB).
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There are several options for getting from Darwin to Hervey Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$985 ($665) and will take around 3 days 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,100 ($740).
The distance between Darwin and Hervey Bay is around 3,121km (1,939 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,714km (1,686 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Darwin and Hervey Bay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 10h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Darwin to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx A$1,100 ($740).
The cheapest way to travel between Darwin and Hervey Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$985 ($665) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Darwin and Hervey Bay. We recommend that you fly from Darwin (DRW) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Darwin and Hervey Bay. We recommend that you fly from Darwin (DRW) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 5h 40m.
Yes you can fly from Darwin and Hervey Bay. Flights depart from Darwin (DRW) and arrive at Hervey Bay (HVB) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 4h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Darwin to Hervey Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 5h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Darwin to Hervey Bay typically takes around 4h 30m. Flights depart from Darwin (DRW) 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 Darwin and Hervey Bay. The distance is around 3,306km (2,054 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 10h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darwin to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around A$1,100 ($740).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 5h 40m | A$1,100($740) | every 4 hours | 3,121km (1,939 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3 days 22h | A$985($665) | once a week | 6,185km (3,843 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4 days 16h | A$1,010($680) | once a week | 5,988km (3,721 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 10h | A$625($420) | on demand | 3,306km (2,054 miles) |
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