The distance between Yamba and Hervey Bay is around 562km (349 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Yamba to Hervey Bay by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hervey Bay → Yamba if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Coffs Harbour then fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Hervey Bay (HVB).
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Take the bus to Byron Bay then Brisbane and then to Maryborough.
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Take the bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane then take the train to Brisbane and then to Maryborough West.
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There are several options for getting from Yamba to Hervey Bay by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$95 ($64) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$705 ($475).
The distance between Yamba and Hervey Bay is around 562km (349 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 463km (288 miles)
It takes around 9h 40m to get from Yamba and Hervey Bay by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Yamba to Hervey Bay is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx A$705 ($475).
The cheapest way to travel between Yamba and Hervey Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$95 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Yamba and Hervey Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Coffs Harbour then fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yamba and Hervey Bay. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Yamba to Hervey Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Byron Bay, Brisbane and Maryborough. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.
Greyhound Australia, NSW TrainLink, Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Yamba and Hervey Bay. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamba to Hervey Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Coffs Harbour then fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Hervey Bay (HVB). instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Yamba and Hervey Bay. The distance is around 562km (349 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamba to Hervey Bay is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around A$95 ($64).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 4h 25m | A$705($475) | once daily | 725km (450 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11h 10m | A$105($72) | once daily | 717km (446 miles) |
Bus via Brisbane | 15h 50m | A$95($64) | once daily | 787km (489 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 9h 40m | A$95($64) | twice daily | 654km (406 miles) |
Bus to Brisbane, Train | 11h 20m | A$110($73) | once daily | 600km (373 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | A$105($72) | on demand | 562km (349 miles) |
Busways
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Premier Motor Service
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Qantas
Link Airways
Regional Express
The following major airports near Hervey Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.