How to travel from Bendigo to Tin Can Bay, Australia
The distance between Bendigo and Tin Can Bay is around 1,694km (1,053 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 60m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Bendigo to Tin Can Bay by train, plane, bus, 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 → Bendigo if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Bendigo (BXG) to Maroochydore (MCY) then take the bus to Gympie and then to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR.
- Duration7h 40m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical costA$700($470)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Brisbane then Gympie and then to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR.
- Duration1 day 13h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$290($195)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Taxi
Take the train to Southern Cross, Central Station then Brisbane and then to Gympie North then take a taxi to Tin Can Bay.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$485($325)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bendigo and Tin Can Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bendigo to Tin Can Bay by train, plane, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$220 ($145) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,010 ($680).
The distance between Bendigo and Tin Can Bay is around 1,694km (1,053 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,461km (908 miles)
It takes around 6h 60m to get from Bendigo and Tin Can Bay by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bendigo to Tin Can Bay is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 60m and will set you back approx A$1,010 ($680).
The cheapest way to travel between Bendigo and Tin Can Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$220 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bendigo and Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 6h 60m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bendigo and Tin Can Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bendigo to Tin Can Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Brisbane, Gympie and Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.
V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, Premier Motor Service and Polleys Coaches run regular bus services between Bendigo and Tin Can Bay. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bendigo to Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 6h 60m.
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 Bendigo and Tin Can Bay. The distance is around 1,765km (1,097 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bendigo to Tin Can Bay is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around A$1,010 ($680).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bendigo and Tin Can Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 7h 40m | A$700($470) | 5 times a week | 1,703km (1,058 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 60m | A$1,010($680) | once daily | 1,938km (1,204 miles) |
| Train to Sunbury, plane and bus | 8h 10m | A$395($265) | 5 times a week | 1,760km (1,094 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 8h 35m | A$670($450) | 5 times a week | 1,694km (1,053 miles) |
| Train to Sunbury, plane and bus | 8h 55m | A$365($245) | 5 times a week | 1,763km (1,095 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 13h | A$290($195) | 5 times a week | 2,431km (1,511 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 2 similar | 1 day 6h | A$485($325) | once daily | 2,313km (1,437 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 8h | A$250($170) | 5 times a week | 2,350km (1,460 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 1 day 11h | A$220($145) | 3 times a week | 2,239km (1,391 miles) |
Drive | 20h 25m | A$335($225) | on demand | 1,765km (1,097 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bendigo and Tin Can Bay
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
V/Line
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Polleys Coaches
Firefly Express
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