How to travel from Wollongong to Hervey Bay, Australia

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.

5 routes found

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 BayWollongong if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$405($270)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney then Brisbane and then to Maryborough.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$175($120)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Maryborough.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$250($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hervey Bay.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Distance1,268km (788 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wollongong and Hervey Bay

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wollongong and Hervey Bay

Transport options from Wollongong to Hervey Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 20m
A$405($270)
every 30 mins1,065km (662 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
A$175($120)
once daily1,536km (955 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 1h
A$250($165)
once daily1,510km (938 miles)
Train to Central Station, bus1 day 3h
A$150($100)
once daily1,538km (956 miles)
Drive
14h 20m
A$240($160)
on demand1,268km (788 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