The distance between Noosa and Hervey Bay is around 175km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Noosa to Hervey Bay by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hervey Bay → Noosa if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Maryborough.
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Take the bus to Maple St near Myall St then take the train to Maryborough West then take the bus to Maryborough Bus Terminal and then to Hervey Bay Rd near Nikenbah Dundowran Rd HnR.
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There are several options for getting from Noosa to Hervey Bay by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$42 ($28) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$34 ($23).
The distance between Noosa and Hervey Bay is around 175km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 114km (71 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Noosa and Hervey Bay by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Noosa to Hervey Bay is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx A$34 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Noosa and Hervey Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$42 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Noosa and Hervey Bay. We recommend that you drive to Hervey Bay. instead which will take 2h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Noosa and Hervey Bay. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Noosa to Hervey Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poinciana Ave at Tewantin Primary School and Maryborough. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Noosa and Hervey Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Noosa to Hervey Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Maple St near Myall St then take the train to Maryborough West then take the bus to Maryborough Bus Terminal and then to Hervey Bay Rd near Nikenbah Dundowran Rd HnR. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Noosa and Hervey Bay. The distance is around 175km (109 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Noosa to Hervey Bay is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around A$43 ($29).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4h 10m | A$42($28) | once daily | 261km (162 miles) |
Bus to Hervey Bay | 4h 45m | A$51($34) | once daily | 278km (173 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2h 40m | A$43($29) | every 20 mins | 181km (113 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | A$34($23) | on demand | 175km (109 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hervey Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.