How to travel from Lorne to Hervey Bay, Australia

The distance between Lorne and Hervey Bay is around 1,885km (1,171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lorne to Hervey Bay by bus, train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Hervey Bay (HVB).

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$770($520)
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Bus

Take the bus to Geelong, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Maryborough.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$330($220)
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Drive

Drive to Hervey Bay.

  • Duration22h 60m
  • Distance1,980km (1,230 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lorne and Hervey Bay

There are several options for getting from Lorne to Hervey Bay by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$330 ($220) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$770 ($520).

The distance between Lorne and Hervey Bay is around 1,885km (1,171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,692km (1,051 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Lorne and Hervey Bay by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lorne to Hervey Bay is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx A$770 ($520).

The cheapest way to travel between Lorne and Hervey Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$330 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lorne and Hervey Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 6h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lorne and Hervey Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lorne to Hervey Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geelong, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Brisbane and Maryborough. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Public Transport Victoria, V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, NSW TrainLink and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Lorne and Hervey Bay. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lorne to Hervey Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 6h 30m.

The closest major airport to Hervey Bay is Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Hervey Bay. Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) 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 Lorne and Hervey Bay. The distance is around 1,980km (1,230 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lorne to Hervey Bay is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around A$770 ($520).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lorne and Hervey Bay

Transport options from Lorne to Hervey Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane
6h 30m
A$770($520)
4 times a day1,885km (1,171 miles)
Bus
1 day 12h
A$330($220)
3 times a week2,451km (1,523 miles)
Drive
22h 60m
A$375($250)
on demand1,980km (1,230 miles)

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Airports near Hervey Bay

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

HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Hervey Bay
MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
147km (91 miles) from Hervey Bay
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
235km (146 miles) from Hervey Bay