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.
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 from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Brisbane (BNE).
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Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street.
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Take the bus to Brisbane.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 35m | A$410($275) | every 30 mins | 271km (168 miles) |
Train | 4h 30m | A$115($78) | twice daily | 310km (193 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 20m | A$70($47) | once daily | 414km (257 miles) |
Bus via Service Rd at Alice Street | 7h 55m | A$52($35) | once daily | 438km (272 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | A$54($36) | on demand | 283km (176 miles) |
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Queensland Rail Travel
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