The distance between Wollongong and Hervey Bay is around 1,065km (662 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Wollongong to Hervey Bay by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hervey Bay → Wollongong if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB).
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Take the bus to Sydney then Brisbane and then to Maryborough.
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Take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Maryborough.
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There are several options for getting from Wollongong to Hervey Bay by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$150 ($100) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$405 ($270).
The distance between Wollongong and Hervey Bay is around 1,065km (662 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,032km (641 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Wollongong and Hervey Bay by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wollongong to Hervey Bay is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx A$405 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Wollongong and Hervey Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$150 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Wollongong and Hervey Bay. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wollongong and Hervey Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Wollongong to Hervey Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Brisbane and Maryborough. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.
Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Wollongong and Hervey Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wollongong to Hervey Bay. We recommend that you take the train to Wolli Creek Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 3h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Wollongong and Hervey Bay. The distance is around 1,268km (788 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wollongong to Hervey Bay is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around A$405 ($270).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 20m | A$405($270) | every 30 mins | 1,065km (662 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 3h | A$175($120) | once daily | 1,536km (955 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 1h | A$250($165) | once daily | 1,510km (938 miles) |
Train to Central Station, bus | 1 day 3h | A$150($100) | once daily | 1,538km (956 miles) |
Drive | 14h 20m | A$240($160) | on demand | 1,268km (788 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hervey Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.