How to travel from Hervey Bay to Swan Hill, Australia

The distance between Hervey Bay and Swan Hill is around 1,759km (1,093 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hervey Bay to Swan Hill 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$480($320)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$355($240)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney then Albury and then to Swan Hill.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$310($205)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Swan Hill.

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Distance1,759km (1,093 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hervey Bay and Swan Hill

There are several options for getting from Hervey Bay to Swan Hill by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$310 ($205) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$480 ($320).

The distance between Hervey Bay and Swan Hill is around 1,759km (1,093 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,428km (887 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Hervey Bay and Swan Hill by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hervey Bay to Swan Hill is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx A$480 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Hervey Bay and Swan Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$310 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hervey Bay and Swan Hill. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hervey Bay to Swan Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Howard, Brisbane Roma Street, Central Station and Southern Cross. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

Queensland Rail Travel, NSW TrainLink, NSW TrainLink XPT and V/Line run train services between Hervey Bay and Swan Hill. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 10h, 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 Swan Hill. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hervey Bay to Swan Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Central Ave at Stockland Hervey Bay, Brisbane, Sydney and Albury. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Hervey Bay and Swan Hill. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hervey Bay to Swan Hill. We recommend that you fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Bendigo (BXG) then take the train to Swan Hill. instead which will take 6h 35m.

The closest major airport to Swan Hill is Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) which is approximately 183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill. Griffith Airport (GFF) (GFF) 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 Swan Hill. The distance is around 1,759km (1,093 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hervey Bay to Swan Hill is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around A$480 ($320).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hervey Bay and Swan Hill

Transport options from Hervey Bay to Swan Hill
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
6h 35m
A$480($320)
twice daily1,880km (1,168 miles)
Fly to Melbourne (MEL), train8hrs
A$930($625)
twice daily1,961km (1,219 miles)
Train
1 day 10h
A$355($240)
once daily2,582km (1,604 miles)
Bus
1 day 13h
A$310($205)
once daily2,491km (1,548 miles)
Drive
20h 10m
A$335($225)
on demand1,759km (1,093 miles)

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Airports near Swan Hill

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

MQL
Mildura Airport (MQL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
183km (113 miles) from Swan Hill
GFF
Griffith Airport (GFF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
258km (161 miles) from Swan Hill
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
284km (176 miles) from Swan Hill