How to travel from Point Lookout to Hervey Bay, Australia
The distance between Point Lookout and Hervey Bay is around 334km (208 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Point Lookout to Hervey Bay by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hervey Bay → Point Lookout if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Train and Plane
Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time50min
- Typical costA$420($285)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Maryborough West.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costA$125($85)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the bus to Maryborough.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$135($90)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cleveland then drive to Hervey Bay.
- Duration4h 55m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$170($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Point Lookout and Hervey Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Point Lookout to Hervey Bay by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around A$125 ($85) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$420 ($285).
The distance between Point Lookout and Hervey Bay is around 334km (208 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Point Lookout and Hervey Bay by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Point Lookout to Hervey Bay is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx A$420 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Point Lookout and Hervey Bay is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around A$125 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Point Lookout and Hervey Bay. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Point Lookout and Hervey Bay. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Point Lookout to Hervey Bay. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Central station platform 4 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 3h 35m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Point Lookout to Hervey Bay. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Maryborough West. instead which will take 6h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Point Lookout to Hervey Bay is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around A$125 ($85).
Compare travel optionsbetween Point Lookout and Hervey Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Train and Plane | 3h 35m | A$420($285) | every 2 hours | 334km (208 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 6h 10m | A$125($85) | every 20 mins | 366km (227 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 20m | A$135($90) | once daily | 471km (293 miles) |
| Ferry to Toondah Harbour, bus | 8h 30m | A$145($95) | once daily | 475km (295 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 4h 55m | A$170($115) | every 2 hours | 341km (212 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Point Lookout and Hervey Bay
Ferry operators
Stradbroke Flyer
Sealink (SEQ)
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Qantas
Airports near Hervey Bay
The following major airports near Hervey Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Hervey Bay
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 147km (91 miles) from Hervey Bay
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 235km (146 miles) from Hervey Bay