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.
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 Fairy → Hervey Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Warrnambool.
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Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Warrnambool.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 7h 50m | A$585($395) | 4 times a week | 2,053km (1,276 miles) |
Train | 1 day 9h | A$355($240) | once daily | 2,540km (1,578 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 12h | A$295($200) | once daily | 2,663km (1,655 miles) |
Drive | 24h 35m | A$405($270) | on demand | 2,132km (1,325 miles) |
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Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
NSW TrainLink XPT
Wide Bay Transit
Premier Motor Service
Qantas
The following major airports near Port Fairy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.