How to travel from Adelaide to Tin Can Bay, Australia
The distance between Adelaide and Tin Can Bay is around 1,839km (1,142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Adelaide to Tin Can Bay by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tin Can Bay → Adelaide if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu.
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time3h 45m
- Typical costA$795($535)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop then Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 and then to Maitland Station Station St then take the train to Brisbane then take the bus to Gympie and then to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR.
- Duration1 day 13h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costA$310($205)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Tin Can Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Tin Can Bay by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$37 ($25) and will take around 2 days 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$795 ($535).
The distance between Adelaide and Tin Can Bay is around 1,839km (1,142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,701km (1,057 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Adelaide and Tin Can Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Tin Can Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx A$795 ($535).
The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Tin Can Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$37 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Adelaide and Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adelaide to Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Tin Can Bay is Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) (HVB) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Tin Can Bay. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) 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 Adelaide and Tin Can Bay. The distance is around 2,173km (1,350 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Tin Can Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around A$795 ($535).
Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Tin Can Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 40m | A$795($535) | once daily | 2,260km (1,404 miles) |
| Fly to Maroochydore (MCY), bus | 6h 35m | A$600($400) | 5 times a week | 1,839km (1,142 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 13h | A$310($205) | 3 times a week | 2,703km (1,680 miles) |
| Train and Taxi | 1 day 22h | A$750($505) | once a week | 2,897km (1,800 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 2 days 13h | A$37($25) | once a week | 2,879km (1,789 miles) |
Drive | 24h 25m | A$410($275) | on demand | 2,173km (1,350 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Adelaide and Tin Can Bay
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Polleys Coaches
NSW TrainLink
Sid Foggs Coaches
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Queensland Rail Travel
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Airports near Tin Can Bay
The following major airports near Tin Can Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
- Distance
- 63km (39 miles) from Tin Can Bay
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 170km (106 miles) from Tin Can Bay
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 260km (162 miles) from Tin Can Bay