How to travel from Hervey Bay to Port Fairy, Australia

The distance between Hervey Bay and Port Fairy is around 2,053km (1,276 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hervey Bay to Port Fairy by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Port FairyHervey Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Warrnambool.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$585($395)
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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Warrnambool.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$355($240)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Service Rd at Alice Street and then to Brisbane then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Warrnambool.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$295($200)
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Drive

Drive to Port Fairy.

  • Duration24h 35m
  • Distance2,132km (1,325 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hervey Bay and Port Fairy

There are several options for getting from Hervey Bay to Port Fairy by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$295 ($200) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$585 ($395).

The distance between Hervey Bay and Port Fairy is around 2,053km (1,276 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,764km (1,096 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Hervey Bay and Port Fairy by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hervey Bay to Port Fairy is to fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 50m and will set you back approx A$585 ($395).

The cheapest way to travel between Hervey Bay and Port Fairy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$295 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hervey Bay and Port Fairy. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hervey Bay to Port Fairy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Howard, Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station, Southern Cross and Warrnambool. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

Queensland Rail Travel, NSW TrainLink, NSW TrainLink XPT and V/Line run train services between Hervey Bay and Port Fairy. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 9h, 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 Port Fairy. We recommend that you fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Warrnambool. instead which will take 7h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hervey Bay to Port Fairy. We recommend that you fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Warrnambool. instead which will take 7h 50m.

The closest major airport to Port Fairy is Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) (MGB) which is approximately 146km (91 miles) from Port Fairy. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Port Fairy. The distance is around 2,132km (1,325 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hervey Bay to Port Fairy is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around A$585 ($395).

How do I get from Hervey Bay to Port Fairy

Compare travel optionsbetween Hervey Bay and Port Fairy

Transport options from Hervey Bay to Port Fairy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
7h 50m
A$585($395)
4 times a week2,053km (1,276 miles)
Train
1 day 9h
A$355($240)
once daily2,540km (1,578 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 12h
A$295($200)
once daily2,663km (1,655 miles)
Drive
24h 35m
A$405($270)
on demand2,132km (1,325 miles)

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Airports near Port Fairy

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

MGB
Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Port Fairy
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
199km (124 miles) from Port Fairy
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
242km (150 miles) from Port Fairy