How to travel from Yamba to Hervey Bay, Australia

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.

6 routes found

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 BayYamba if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Coffs Harbour then fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Hervey Bay (HVB).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$705($475)
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Bus

Take the bus to Byron Bay then Brisbane and then to Maryborough.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$105($72)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane then take the train to Brisbane and then to Maryborough West.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$95($64)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hervey Bay.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance562km (349 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamba and Hervey Bay

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yamba and Hervey Bay

Transport options from Yamba to Hervey Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 25m
A$705($475)
once daily725km (450 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 10m
A$105($72)
once daily717km (446 miles)
Bus via Brisbane15h 50m
A$95($64)
once daily787km (489 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
9h 40m
A$95($64)
twice daily654km (406 miles)
Bus to Brisbane, Train11h 20m
A$110($73)
once daily600km (373 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
A$105($72)
on demand562km (349 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