How to travel from Hervey Bay to Bunbury, Australia

The distance between Hervey Bay and Bunbury is around 4,402km (2,735 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hervey Bay to Bunbury by plane, bus, train 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 to Busselton (BQB), Bus

Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Busselton (BQB) then take the bus to Bunbury.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Flight time7h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,085($730)
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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station then Perth and then to Bunbury Stn Transwa Rail Bunbury.

  • Duration4 days
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,045($705)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Sydney then take the train to Perth then take the bus to Bunbury.

  • Duration4 days 6h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,005($675)
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Drive

Drive to Bunbury.

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Distance4,701km (2,921 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hervey Bay and Bunbury

There are several options for getting from Hervey Bay to Bunbury by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$995 ($670) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,085 ($730).

The distance between Hervey Bay and Bunbury is around 4,402km (2,735 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,696km (2,297 miles)

It takes around 9h 10m to get from Hervey Bay and Bunbury by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hervey Bay to Bunbury is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 55m and will set you back approx A$1,085 ($730).

The cheapest way to travel between Hervey Bay and Bunbury, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$995 ($670) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hervey Bay and Bunbury. It typically takes around 4 days and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hervey Bay to Bunbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Howard, Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station and Perth. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4 days.

Queensland Rail Travel, NSW TrainLink, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific and Transwa run train services between Hervey Bay and Bunbury. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4 days, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hervey Bay and Bunbury. We recommend that you fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Busselton (BQB) then take the bus to Bunbury. instead which will take 8h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hervey Bay to Bunbury. We recommend that you fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Bunbury. instead which will take 9h 10m.

The closest major airport to Bunbury is Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) which is approximately 46km (28 miles) from Bunbury. Perth Airport (PER) (PER) and Albany Airport (ALH) (ALH) 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 Bunbury. The distance is around 4,701km (2,921 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hervey Bay to Bunbury is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around A$995 ($670).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hervey Bay and Bunbury

Transport options from Hervey Bay to Bunbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Busselton (BQB), Bus + 1 similar
8h 55m
A$1,085($730)
every 20 mins4,402km (2,735 miles)
Plane and Bus9h 10m
A$995($670)
every 20 mins4,452km (2,766 miles)
Train
4 days
A$1,045($705)
once a week5,427km (3,372 miles)
Bus and Train
4 days 6h
A$1,005($675)
once a week5,615km (3,489 miles)
Drive
2 days 1h
A$885($595)
on demand4,701km (2,921 miles)

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Airports near Bunbury

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

BQB
Busselton Airport (BQB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Bunbury
PER
Perth Airport (PER)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Bunbury
ALH
Albany Airport (ALH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
269km (167 miles) from Bunbury