There are 4 ways to get from Mildura to Hervey Bay by plane, bus, night train, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly
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Fly from Mildura (MQL) to Hervey Bay (HVB)
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Mildura Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3
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Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
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Take the bus from Sydney to Brisbane
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Take the bus from Brisbane to Maryborough
2 alternative options
Bus, night train, train
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Take the bus from Mildura Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3
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Take the night train from Cootamundra Station to Central Station
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Take the train from Central Station to Brisbane
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Take the bus from Brisbane to Maryborough
Drive
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Drive from Mildura to Hervey Bay
Mildura to Hervey Bay by bus, night train and train
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Regional advice
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Face masks are recommended
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Hervey Bay is 1800 020 080.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Hervey Bay is subject to regional advice.
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Last updated: 15 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mildura to Hervey Bay is to bus which costs $220 - $350 and takes 42h 27m.
The quickest way to get from Mildura to Hervey Bay is to fly which costs $270 - $850 and takes 8h 53m.
No, there is no direct bus from Mildura station to Hervey Bay. However, there are services departing from Mildura Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Hervey Bay Rd near Scrubhill Rd hail 'n' ride via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1, Sydney, Brisbane and Service Rd at Alice Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 27m.
The distance between Mildura and Hervey Bay is 1422 km. The road distance is 1831.5 km.
The best way to get from Mildura to Hervey Bay without a car is to bus and night train and train which takes 37h 38m and costs $230 - $500.
It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Mildura to Hervey Bay, including transfers.
Mildura to Hervey Bay bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Mildura Station, Coach Stop.
The best way to get from Mildura to Hervey Bay is to fly which takes 8h 53m and costs $270 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $350 and takes 42h 27m.
There is no direct flight from Mildura Airport to Hervey Bay Airport. The quickest flight takes 7h 5m and has one stopover.
Mildura to Hervey Bay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Maryborough station.

- Distance: 1422.3 km
- Duration: 8h 53m
What companies run services between Mildura, VIC, Australia and Hervey Bay, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Jetstar fly from Mildura to Hervey Bay every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mildura to Hervey Bay via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Sydney, Brisbane, Maryborough, and Service Rd at Alice Street in around 42h 27m.

- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Mildura to Hervey Bay via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $460 - $1,400
Flights from Mildura to Hervey Bay via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $750
Flights from Mildura to Hervey Bay via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $440 - $1,300
Flights from Mildura to Hervey Bay via Melbourne, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $260 - $850

- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Night train from Cootamundra Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40 - $55
- First
- $60 - $80
- Sleeper
- $150 - $180

- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95 - $140
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Economy
- $95 - $140
- First Class
- $130 - $200

- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Mildura Station, Coach Stop to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60 - $90
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
Bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional

Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $40 - $65
- Advantage
- $50 - $75
- Premium
- $55 - $80

- Phone
- +61 2 4423 5233 (call 13 34 10 within Australia)
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Maryborough
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Sydney to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85 - $120
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Hervey Bay is 1h behind Mildura. It is currently 1:26 AM in Mildura and 12:26 AM in Hervey Bay.
Yes, the driving distance between Mildura to Hervey Bay is 1831 km. It takes approximately 20h 56m to drive from Mildura to Hervey Bay.
Jetstar and Qantas offer flights from Mildura Airport to Hervey Bay Airport.
There are 54+ hotels available in Hervey Bay. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.
The best way to get from Mildura to Mildura Airport is to line 588 bus which takes 30 min and costs $2 - $4.