How to travel from Hervey Bay to Adelaide, Australia

The distance between Hervey Bay and Adelaide is around 1,882km (1,169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hervey Bay to Adelaide 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 Hervey Bay (HVB) to Adelaide (ADL).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$960($645)
Operated by

Qantas

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Adelaide Parklands.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$600($405)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney then Albury and then to 85 Franklin St.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$365($245)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Adelaide.

  • Duration24h 55m
  • Distance2,196km (1,364 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hervey Bay and Adelaide

There are several options for getting from Hervey Bay to Adelaide by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$365 ($245) and will take around 1 day 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$960 ($645).

The distance between Hervey Bay and Adelaide is around 1,882km (1,169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,736km (1,079 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Hervey Bay and Adelaide by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hervey Bay to Adelaide is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx A$960 ($645).

The cheapest way to travel between Hervey Bay and Adelaide, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$365 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hervey Bay and Adelaide. It typically takes around 1 day 21h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hervey Bay to Adelaide. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Howard, Brisbane Roma Street and Central Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 21h.

Queensland Rail Travel, NSW TrainLink and Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific run train services between Hervey Bay and Adelaide. Trains depart once a week and will take around 1 day 21h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hervey Bay and Adelaide. It typically takes around 1 day 21h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hervey Bay to Adelaide. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Central Ave at Stockland Hervey Bay, Brisbane, Sydney and Albury. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 21h.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Hervey Bay and Adelaide. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 21h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hervey Bay and Adelaide. Flights depart from Hervey Bay (HVB) and arrive at Adelaide (ADL) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Hervey Bay to Adelaide. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hervey Bay to Adelaide typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Hervey Bay (HVB) and and arrive into Adelaide (ADL).

The closest major airport to Adelaide is Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Adelaide. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) 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 Hervey Bay and Adelaide. The distance is around 2,196km (1,364 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hervey Bay to Adelaide is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around A$960 ($645).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hervey Bay and Adelaide

Transport options from Hervey Bay to Adelaide
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 15m
A$960($645)
every 20 mins1,882km (1,169 miles)
Train
1 day 21h
A$600($405)
once a week2,982km (1,853 miles)
Bus
1 day 21h
A$365($245)
once daily3,011km (1,871 miles)
Drive
24h 55m
A$415($280)
on demand2,196km (1,364 miles)

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Airports near Adelaide

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

ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Adelaide
WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
231km (144 miles) from Adelaide
PLO
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
252km (156 miles) from Adelaide