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How to Travel from

Melbourne to Heron Island

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Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
14h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.72–$34.34

Firefly Express

Phone:
1300 730 740
Website:
fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.25–$59.78

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.04–$216.24
Bus from Brisbane to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
10h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.60–$152.64
Bus from Rockhampton to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.81–$30.53

SkyBus

Phone:
+61 (0)3 9335 2811
Website:
skybus.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Avalon
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.13

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.32–$108.12

Airlines

Jetstar

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$216.24–$763.19

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.28–$763.19
Plane from Avalon Airport to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.64–$559.67
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Hervey
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$216.24–$763.19
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.52–$623.27
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Bundaberg
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.56–$699.59

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.40–$623.27
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.36–$521.52
Plane from Melbourne Airport to Bundaberg
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.64–$508.80

Train operators

NSW TrainLink XPT

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/regional
Train from Southern Cross to Central
Ave. Duration:
11h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.34–$178.08

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Roma Street to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.08–$1,401.36
Train from Howard to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.90–$631.76
Train from Bundaberg to Gladstone
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.36–$473.17

Other operators

Heron Island Transportation

Phone:
1800 875 343
Website:
heronisland.com/stay/getting-here
Other from Gladstone Marina to Heron
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$72.19

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Heron Island?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Heron Island is to night train and train and ferry which costs $130.43 - $1521.74 and takes 36h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Heron Island?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Heron Island is to fly and ferry which takes 9h 47m and costs $163.04 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Melbourne to Heron Island?

The distance between Melbourne and Heron Island is 1769 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Heron Island without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Heron Island without a car is to night train and train and ferry which takes 36h 41m and costs $130.43 - $1521.74 .

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Heron Island?

It takes approximately 9h 47m to get from Melbourne to Heron Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Heron Island?

Heron Island is 1h behind Melbourne. It is currently 18:45 in Melbourne and 17:45 in Heron Island.

Where can I stay near Heron Island?

There are two+ hotels available in Heron Island. Prices start at $221.70 per night.
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