The distance between Apollo Bay and Tin Can Bay is around 1,941km (1,206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 10h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Apollo Bay to Tin Can Bay by bus, train, plane, 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 → Apollo Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Maroochydore (MCY) then take the bus to Gympie and then to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR.
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Take the bus to Geelong, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Brisbane then Gympie and then to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR.
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Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Southern Cross then Central Station and then to Brisbane then take the bus to Gympie and then to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR.
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There are several options for getting from Apollo Bay to Tin Can Bay by bus, train, plane, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$225 ($150) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 10h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$600 ($405).
The distance between Apollo Bay and Tin Can Bay is around 1,941km (1,206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,674km (1,040 miles)
It takes around 10h 40m to get from Apollo Bay and Tin Can Bay by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Apollo Bay to Tin Can Bay is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 10h 40m and will set you back approx A$600 ($405).
The cheapest way to travel between Apollo Bay and Tin Can Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$225 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Apollo Bay and Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Maroochydore (MCY) then take the bus to Gympie and then to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR. instead which will take 10h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Apollo Bay and Tin Can Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Apollo Bay to Tin Can Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geelong, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Brisbane, Gympie and Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.
Public Transport Victoria, V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, Premier Motor Service and Polleys Coaches run regular bus services between Apollo Bay and Tin Can Bay. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Apollo Bay to Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Maroochydore (MCY) then take the bus to Gympie and then to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR. instead which will take 10h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Apollo Bay and Tin Can Bay. The distance is around 2,002km (1,244 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Apollo Bay to Tin Can Bay is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 10h 40m and will usually cost around A$600 ($405).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Train and Plane | 10h 40m | A$600($405) | 5 times a week | 1,941km (1,206 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 16h | A$280($190) | 3 times a week | 2,441km (1,517 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 10h | A$245($165) | 5 times a week | 2,384km (1,481 miles) |
Bus to Geelong, train | 1 day 14h | A$225($150) | 5 times a week | 2,444km (1,518 miles) |
Bus, Train and Taxi | 1 day 8h | A$485($325) | once a week | 2,384km (1,481 miles) |
Drive | 23h 15m | A$380($255) | on demand | 2,002km (1,244 miles) |
Public Transport Victoria
V/Line
Premier Motor Service
Polleys Coaches
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
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The following major airports near Tin Can Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.