How to travel from Broken Hill to Tin Can Bay, Australia
The distance between Broken Hill and Tin Can Bay is around 1,748km (1,086 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Broken Hill 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 → Broken Hill if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Hervey Bay (HVB), Bus
Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu.
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time4h 10m
- Typical costA$695($465)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Newcastle, Brisbane then Gympie and then to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical costA$265($175)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Taxi
Take the train to Strathfield Station then Brisbane and then to Gympie North then take a taxi to Tin Can Bay.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$505($340)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broken Hill and Tin Can Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Broken Hill to Tin Can Bay by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$265 ($175) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$695 ($465).
The distance between Broken Hill and Tin Can Bay is around 1,748km (1,086 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,306km (812 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Broken Hill and Tin Can Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Broken Hill to Tin Can Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx A$695 ($465).
The cheapest way to travel between Broken Hill and Tin Can Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$265 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Broken Hill and Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Broken Hill and Tin Can Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Broken Hill to Tin Can Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Newcastle, Brisbane, Gympie and Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.
NSW TrainLink, Sid Foggs Coaches, Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia and Polleys Coaches run regular bus services between Broken Hill and Tin Can Bay. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Broken Hill to Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Maroochydore (MCY) then take the bus to Gympie and then to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR. instead which will take 7h 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 Broken Hill and Tin Can Bay. The distance is around 1,748km (1,086 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broken Hill to Tin Can Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around A$870 ($585).
Compare travel optionsbetween Broken Hill and Tin Can Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Hervey Bay (HVB), Bus + 4 similar | 5h 50m | A$695($465) | once daily | 2,024km (1,258 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 7h 40m | A$870($585) | 5 times a week | 1,934km (1,202 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 8h 40m | A$750($505) | 5 times a week | 1,926km (1,196 miles) |
| Fly to Bundaberg (BDB), train and bus | 8h 55m | A$1,030($695) | 5 times a week | 2,211km (1,374 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 8h 60m | A$915($615) | 5 times a week | 1,947km (1,210 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 11h | A$265($175) | 3 times a week | 2,307km (1,433 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | A$505($340) | twice a week | 2,312km (1,437 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 12h | A$355($240) | twice a week | 2,410km (1,497 miles) |
Drive | 18h 60m | A$330($220) | on demand | 1,748km (1,086 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Broken Hill and Tin Can Bay
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Polleys Coaches
Byron Easy Bus
Sid Foggs Coaches
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
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