How to travel from Whyalla to Hervey Bay, Australia

The distance between Whyalla and Hervey Bay is around 2,103km (1,307 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Whyalla to Hervey Bay by plane, bus, taxi, 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 BayWhyalla if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Hervey Bay (HVB).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$1,105($745)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

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

  • Duration2 days 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$440($295)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Brisbane then take the bus to Maryborough.

  • Duration2 days 21h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$130($88)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hervey Bay.

  • Duration24h 30m
  • Distance2,259km (1,404 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Whyalla and Hervey Bay

There are several options for getting from Whyalla to Hervey Bay by plane, bus, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$130 ($88) and will take around 2 days 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,105 ($745).

The distance between Whyalla and Hervey Bay is around 2,103km (1,307 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,711km (1,063 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Whyalla and Hervey Bay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Whyalla to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx A$1,105 ($745).

The cheapest way to travel between Whyalla and Hervey Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$130 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Whyalla and Hervey Bay. We recommend that you fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Whyalla and Hervey Bay. It typically takes around 2 days 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Whyalla to Hervey Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Whyalla, Adelaide, Albury, Sydney, Brisbane and Maryborough. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 4h.

Stateliner, V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Whyalla and Hervey Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

There is no direct flight from Whyalla to Hervey Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL) and Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Whyalla to Hervey Bay typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Whyalla (WYA) 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 Whyalla and Hervey Bay. The distance is around 2,259km (1,404 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Whyalla to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around A$1,105 ($745).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Whyalla and Hervey Bay

Transport options from Whyalla to Hervey Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 25m
A$1,105($745)
on demand2,103km (1,307 miles)
Bus
2 days 4h
A$440($295)
once daily3,404km (2,115 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
2 days 21h
A$130($88)
once a week3,435km (2,134 miles)
Taxi, Bus and Train2 days 17h
A$335($225)
once a week3,295km (2,048 miles)
Drive
24h 30m
A$425($285)
on demand2,259km (1,404 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