How to travel from Ballina to Tin Can Bay, Australia

The distance between Ballina and Tin Can Bay is around 405km (252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Ballina to Tin Can Bay by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Brisbane International Airport then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    A$490($330)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane then Gympie and then to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$61($41)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Gympie North then take the bus to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$68($46)
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Drive

Drive to Tin Can Bay.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance405km (252 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballina and Tin Can Bay

There are several options for getting from Ballina to Tin Can Bay by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$61 ($41) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$77 ($52).

The distance between Ballina and Tin Can Bay is around 405km (252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 337km (210 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Ballina and Tin Can Bay by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballina to Tin Can Bay is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx A$77 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballina and Tin Can Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$61 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballina and Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you drive to Tin Can Bay. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballina and Tin Can Bay. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballina to Tin Can Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Byron Bay Interchange Stand B, Brisbane, Gympie and Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

NSW TrainLink, Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus, Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia and Polleys Coaches run regular bus services between Ballina and Tin Can Bay. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballina to Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you take the bus to Brisbane International Airport then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 6h 25m.

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 Ballina and Tin Can Bay. The distance is around 405km (252 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballina to Tin Can Bay is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around A$310 ($210).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ballina and Tin Can Bay

Transport options from Ballina to Tin Can Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
6h 25m
A$490($330)
once daily564km (351 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 50m
A$335($225)
5 times a week1,613km (1,002 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 10m
A$61($41)
5 times a week481km (299 miles)
Bus via Brisbane10h 35m
A$70($47)
5 times a week484km (301 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
7hrs
A$68($46)
5 times a week452km (281 miles)
Train and Taxi7h 20m
A$310($210)
twice daily476km (296 miles)
Bus to Brisbane, train10hrs
A$61($41)
5 times a week437km (272 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
A$77($52)
on demand405km (252 miles)

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Airports near Tin Can Bay

The following major airports near Tin Can Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Tin Can Bay
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
170km (106 miles) from Tin Can Bay
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
260km (162 miles) from Tin Can Bay