How to travel from Daylesford to Bundaberg, Australia

The distance between Daylesford and Bundaberg is around 1,789km (1,112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Daylesford to Bundaberg 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 Melbourne (MEL) to Bundaberg (BDB).

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$1,080($725)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$405($270)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bundaberg.

  • Duration22h 20m
  • Distance1,917km (1,191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daylesford and Bundaberg

There are several options for getting from Daylesford to Bundaberg by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around A$400 ($270) and will take around 8h 45m. 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$1,080 ($725).

The distance between Daylesford and Bundaberg is around 1,789km (1,112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,590km (988 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Daylesford and Bundaberg by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daylesford to Bundaberg is to fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx A$1,080 ($725).

The cheapest way to travel between Daylesford and Bundaberg, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$400 ($270) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Daylesford and Bundaberg. We recommend that you fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Bundaberg (BDB). instead which will take 5h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daylesford and Bundaberg. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daylesford to Bundaberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ballan Station/Atkinson St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Daylesford and Bundaberg. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Daylesford and Bundaberg. Flights depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Bundaberg (BDB) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Daylesford to Bundaberg. 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 Daylesford to Bundaberg typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Melbourne (MEL) and and arrive into Bundaberg (BDB).

The closest major airport to Bundaberg is Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Bundaberg. Gladstone Airport (GLT) (GLT) 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 Daylesford and Bundaberg. The distance is around 1,917km (1,191 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daylesford to Bundaberg is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around A$1,080 ($725).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daylesford and Bundaberg

Transport options from Daylesford to Bundaberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
5h 40m
A$1,080($725)
5 times a week1,789km (1,112 miles)
Plane and Train6h 30m
A$1,065($715)
5 times a week1,888km (1,173 miles)
Fly to Maroochydore (MCY), Train8h 10m
A$420($280)
5 times a week1,830km (1,137 miles)
Fly to Brisbane (BNE), train8h 45m
A$400($270)
5 times a week1,832km (1,138 miles)
Bus
1 day 16h
A$405($270)
5 times a week2,604km (1,618 miles)
Drive
22h 20m
A$365($245)
on demand1,917km (1,191 miles)

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Airports near Bundaberg

The following major airports near Bundaberg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Bundaberg
GLT
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Bundaberg
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
292km (182 miles) from Bundaberg