How to travel from Albany to Tin Can Bay, Australia
The distance between Albany and Tin Can Bay is around 4,233km (2,630 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Albany 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 → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu.
- Duration8hrs
- Flight time6h 20m
- Typical costA$1,385($935)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Sydney Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane then Gympie and then to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR.
- Duration4 days 8h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$965($650)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Tin Can Bay.
- Duration1 day 22h
- Distance4,489km (2,789 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Tin Can Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Tin Can Bay by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$880 ($590) and will take around 10h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,385 ($935).
The distance between Albany and Tin Can Bay is around 4,233km (2,630 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,491km (2,169 miles)
It takes around 8hrs to get from Albany and Tin Can Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 22h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Tin Can Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8hrs and will set you back approx A$1,385 ($935).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Tin Can Bay, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$880 ($590) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 8hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 8hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albany to Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 8hrs.
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 Albany and Tin Can Bay. The distance is around 4,489km (2,789 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 22h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Tin Can Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around A$1,385 ($935).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Tin Can Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 8hrs | A$1,385($935) | once daily | 4,342km (2,698 miles) |
| Fly to Maroochydore (MCY), bus | 10h 60m | A$880($590) | 5 times a week | 4,704km (2,923 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 12h 55m | A$1,025($690) | once daily | 4,385km (2,725 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 10h 20m | A$1,040($700) | 5 times a week | 4,233km (2,630 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4 days 8h | A$965($650) | once a week | 5,675km (3,527 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Taxi | 4 days 2h | A$1,220($820) | once a week | 5,578km (3,466 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 22h | A$845($570) | on demand | 4,489km (2,789 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Tin Can Bay
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Bus companies
Transwa
Premier Motor Service
Polleys Coaches
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