How to travel from Shoal Bay to Bundaberg, Australia

The distance between Shoal Bay and Bundaberg is around 958km (596 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Shoal Bay to Bundaberg by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BundabergShoal Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Bundaberg (BDB).

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$600($405)
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Bus

Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then Brisbane and then to Bundaberg.

  • Duration22h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$170($115)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lambton Rd Opp Hunter School Of The Performing Arts then take the train to Brisbane and then to Bundaberg.

  • Duration17h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$160($105)
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Drive

Drive to Bundaberg.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Distance1,142km (709 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shoal Bay and Bundaberg

There are several options for getting from Shoal Bay to Bundaberg by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$160 ($105) and will take around 17h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$600 ($405).

The distance between Shoal Bay and Bundaberg is around 958km (596 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 874km (543 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Shoal Bay and Bundaberg by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shoal Bay to Bundaberg is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx A$600 ($405).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Shoal Bay and Bundaberg. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Bundaberg (BDB). instead which will take 4h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shoal Bay and Bundaberg. It typically takes around 22h 20m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Shoal Bay to Bundaberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Broadmeadow Station and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 22h 20m.

Port Stephens Coaches, NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Shoal Bay and Bundaberg. Buses run once a week and take around 22h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shoal Bay to Bundaberg. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Bundaberg (BDB). instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Bundaberg is Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Bundaberg. Gladstone Airport (GLT) (GLT) 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 Shoal Bay and Bundaberg. The distance is around 1,142km (709 miles) by road and it will take around 13hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shoal Bay to Bundaberg is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around A$600 ($405).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shoal Bay and Bundaberg

Transport options from Shoal Bay to Bundaberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
4h 5m
A$600($405)
once daily958km (596 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 35m
A$690($465)
twice daily992km (616 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7h 15m
A$690($465)
once daily1,291km (802 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
22h 20m
A$170($115)
once a week1,388km (862 miles)
Bus via Newcastle Interchange, Stand B1 day 2h
A$165($110)
once daily1,490km (926 miles)
Bus and Train
17h 45m
A$160($105)
once daily1,231km (765 miles)
Drive
13hrs
A$215($145)
on demand1,142km (709 miles)

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Airports near Bundaberg

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

HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Bundaberg
GLT
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Bundaberg
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
292km (182 miles) from Bundaberg