How to travel from Hervey Bay to Brisbane, Australia

The distance between Hervey Bay and Brisbane is around 271km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hervey Bay to Brisbane 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 Brisbane (BNE).

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    A$410($275)
Operated by

Qantas

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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$115($78)
Operated by

Queensland Rail Travel

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$70($47)
Operated byGreyhound Australia+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Brisbane.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance283km (176 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hervey Bay and Brisbane

There are several options for getting from Hervey Bay to Brisbane by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$52 ($35) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$410 ($275).

The distance between Hervey Bay and Brisbane is around 271km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (150 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Hervey Bay and Brisbane by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hervey Bay to Brisbane is to fly which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx A$410 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Hervey Bay and Brisbane, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$52 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hervey Bay and Brisbane. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hervey Bay to Brisbane. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Howard. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Hervey Bay and Brisbane. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Brisbane. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hervey Bay to Brisbane. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Central Ave at Stockland Hervey Bay. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and Wide Bay Transit run regular bus services between Hervey Bay and Brisbane. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hervey Bay and Brisbane. Flights depart from Hervey Bay (HVB) and arrive at Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 50min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Hervey Bay and Brisbane with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 50min.

Qantas fly between Hervey Bay and Brisbane. Flights depart from Hervey Bay (HVB) and and arrive into Brisbane (BNE). These flights usually take around 50min.

The flight from Hervey Bay to Brisbane typically takes around 50min. Flights depart from Hervey Bay (HVB) and and arrive into Brisbane (BNE).

The closest major airport to Brisbane is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brisbane. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) 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 Brisbane. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hervey Bay to Brisbane is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around A$410 ($275).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hervey Bay and Brisbane

Transport options from Hervey Bay to Brisbane
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 35m
A$410($275)
every 30 mins271km (168 miles)
Train
4h 30m
A$115($78)
twice daily310km (193 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 20m
A$70($47)
once daily414km (257 miles)
Bus via Service Rd at Alice Street7h 55m
A$52($35)
once daily438km (272 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
A$54($36)
on demand283km (176 miles)

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Airports near Brisbane

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

BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Brisbane
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Brisbane
MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (60 miles) from Brisbane