How to travel from Port Lincoln to Hervey Bay, Australia

The distance between Port Lincoln and Hervey Bay is around 2,127km (1,322 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Port Lincoln to Hervey Bay by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Hervey Bay (HVB).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$820($550)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Albury, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Maryborough.

  • Duration2 days 8h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$480($320)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Hervey Bay.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Distance2,524km (1,568 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Lincoln and Hervey Bay

There are several options for getting from Port Lincoln to Hervey Bay by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around A$275 ($185) and will take around 2 days 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$820 ($550).

The distance between Port Lincoln and Hervey Bay is around 2,127km (1,322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,939km (1,205 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Port Lincoln and Hervey Bay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Lincoln to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$820 ($550).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Lincoln and Hervey Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around A$275 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Lincoln and Hervey Bay. We recommend that you fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Lincoln and Hervey Bay. It typically takes around 2 days 8h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Lincoln to Hervey Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Albury, Sydney, Brisbane and Maryborough. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 8h.

Stateliner, V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Port Lincoln and Hervey Bay. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2 days 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Port Lincoln and Hervey Bay. Flights depart from Port Lincoln (PLO) and arrive at Hervey Bay (HVB) - via Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Port Lincoln to Hervey Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL) and Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Port Lincoln to Hervey Bay typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Port Lincoln (PLO) and and arrive into Hervey Bay (HVB).

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 Port Lincoln and Hervey Bay. The distance is around 2,524km (1,568 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Lincoln to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around A$820 ($550).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Port Lincoln and Hervey Bay

Transport options from Port Lincoln to Hervey Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 30m
A$820($550)
on demand2,127km (1,322 miles)
Bus
2 days 8h
A$480($320)
3 times a week3,694km (2,296 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
1 day 3h
A$475($320)
on demand2,524km (1,568 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train2 days 22h
A$275($185)
once a week3,441km (2,138 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