How to travel from Pokolbin to Hervey Bay, Australia

The distance between Pokolbin and Hervey Bay is around 969km (602 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Pokolbin 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.

👋 Also check out Hervey BayPokolbin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB).

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$495($335)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Maryborough.

  • Duration20hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$160($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hervey Bay.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Distance1,090km (677 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pokolbin and Hervey Bay

There are several options for getting from Pokolbin to Hervey Bay by bus, train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$160 ($105) and will take around 20hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$625 ($420).

The distance between Pokolbin and Hervey Bay is around 969km (602 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 845km (525 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Pokolbin and Hervey Bay by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pokolbin to Hervey Bay is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx A$625 ($420).

The cheapest way to travel between Pokolbin and Hervey Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$160 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pokolbin and Hervey Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Lions Park Wyndham St and then to Maitland Station Railway St then take the train to Hamilton Station then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pokolbin and Hervey Bay. It typically takes around 20hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pokolbin to Hervey Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lions Park Wyndham St, Maitland Station Railway St, Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd, Brisbane and Maryborough. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 20hrs.

NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Pokolbin and Hervey Bay. Buses run once a week and take around 20hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pokolbin to Hervey Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Lions Park Wyndham St and then to Maitland Station Railway St then take the train to Hamilton Station then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Pokolbin and Hervey Bay. The distance is around 1,090km (677 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pokolbin to Hervey Bay is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around A$625 ($420).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pokolbin and Hervey Bay

Transport options from Pokolbin to Hervey Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
6h 20m
A$495($335)
once daily1,243km (772 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 50m
A$625($420)
once daily969km (602 miles)
Bus
20hrs
A$160($105)
once a week1,278km (794 miles)
Drive
12h 15m
A$205($140)
on demand1,090km (677 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