How to travel from Hervey Bay to Orange, Australia

The distance between Hervey Bay and Orange is around 1,174km (729 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hervey Bay to Orange 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 Orange (OAG).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$525($355)
Operated byJetstar+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Strathfield Station and then to Orange Station.

  • Duration23h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$280($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane then Sydney and then to Orange.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$215($145)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Aspley Gympie Road and then to Sydney then take the train to Orange Station.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$280($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Orange.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Distance1,174km (729 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hervey Bay and Orange

There are several options for getting from Hervey Bay to Orange by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$215 ($145) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$525 ($355).

The distance between Hervey Bay and Orange is around 1,174km (729 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 959km (596 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Hervey Bay and Orange by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hervey Bay to Orange is to fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx A$525 ($355).

The cheapest way to travel between Hervey Bay and Orange, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$215 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hervey Bay and Orange. It typically takes around 23h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hervey Bay to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Howard, Brisbane Roma Street and Strathfield Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 23h 10m.

Queensland Rail Travel and NSW TrainLink run train services between Hervey Bay and Orange. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 23h 10m, 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 Orange. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hervey Bay to Orange. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Central Ave at Stockland Hervey Bay, Brisbane and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and Australia Wide Coaches run regular bus services between Hervey Bay and Orange. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hervey Bay and Orange. Flights depart from Hervey Bay (HVB) and arrive at Orange (OAG) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Hervey Bay to Orange. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hervey Bay to Orange typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Hervey Bay (HVB) and and arrive into Orange (OAG).

The closest major airport to Orange is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Orange. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Orange. The distance is around 1,174km (729 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hervey Bay to Orange is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around A$525 ($355).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hervey Bay and Orange

Transport options from Hervey Bay to Orange
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 5m
A$525($355)
on demand1,208km (751 miles)
Plane and Train4h 40m
A$515($350)
twice daily1,451km (901 miles)
Train
23h 10m
A$280($185)
twice daily1,596km (992 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
A$215($145)
once daily1,721km (1,069 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 3h
A$280($190)
once daily1,755km (1,090 miles)
Drive
13h 50m
A$220($150)
on demand1,174km (729 miles)

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Airports near Orange

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

OAG
Orange Airport (OAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Orange
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Orange
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Orange