How to travel from Devonport to Hervey Bay, Australia

The distance between Devonport and Hervey Bay is around 2,021km (1,256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Devonport to Hervey Bay by plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Devonport (DPO) to Hervey Bay (HVB).

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time4h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$570($385)
Operated by

Qantas

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take the bus to Sydney then Brisbane and then to Maryborough.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$580($390)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Hervey Bay.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$635($425)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Devonport and Hervey Bay

There are several options for getting from Devonport to Hervey Bay by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$500 ($335) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$570 ($385).

The distance between Devonport and Hervey Bay is around 2,021km (1,256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,865km (1,159 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Devonport and Hervey Bay by plane.

The quickest way to get from Devonport to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx A$570 ($385).

The cheapest way to travel between Devonport and Hervey Bay is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$500 ($335) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Devonport and Hervey Bay. We recommend that you fly from Devonport (DPO) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 4h 60m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Devonport and Hervey Bay. We recommend that you fly from Devonport (DPO) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 4h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Devonport and Hervey Bay. Flights depart from Devonport (DPO) and arrive at Hervey Bay (HVB) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 4h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Devonport to Hervey Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Devonport to Hervey Bay typically takes around 4h 30m. Flights depart from Devonport (DPO) 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Devonport to Hervey Bay. We recommend that you fly from Devonport (DPO) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 4h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Devonport to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around A$570 ($385).

How do I get from Devonport to Hervey Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Devonport and Hervey Bay

Transport options from Devonport to Hervey Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 60m
A$570($385)
on demand2,116km (1,315 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 35m
A$500($335)
every 20 mins2,021km (1,256 miles)
Ferry and Bus
1 day 23h
A$580($390)
once daily2,821km (1,753 miles)
Ferry and Car
1 day 7h
A$635($425)
twice daily2,287km (1,421 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Devonport and Hervey Bay

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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