How to travel from Darwin to Hervey Bay, Australia

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.

4 routes found

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.

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

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Fly

Fly from Darwin (DRW) to Hervey Bay (HVB).

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time4h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,100($740)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Alice Springs and then to Adelaide then take the train to Sydney Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Maryborough.

  • Duration3 days 22h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$985($665)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Hervey Bay.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Distance3,306km (2,054 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Darwin and Hervey Bay

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Darwin to Hervey Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Darwin and Hervey Bay

Transport options from Darwin to Hervey Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 40m
A$1,100($740)
every 4 hours3,121km (1,939 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3 days 22h
A$985($665)
once a week6,185km (3,843 miles)
Train and Bus4 days 16h
A$1,010($680)
once a week5,988km (3,721 miles)
Drive
1 day 10h
A$625($420)
on demand3,306km (2,054 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