The distance between Caloundra and Tin Can Bay is around 145km (90 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Caloundra to Tin Can Bay by train, taxi, bus 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 → Caloundra if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Gympie and then to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR.
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Take the train to Gympie North station platform 1 then take a taxi to Tin Can Bay.
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There are several options for getting from Caloundra to Tin Can Bay by train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$24 ($16) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$28 ($19).
The distance between Caloundra and Tin Can Bay is around 145km (90 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 104km (64 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Caloundra and Tin Can Bay by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Caloundra to Tin Can Bay is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx A$28 ($19).
The cheapest way to travel between Caloundra and Tin Can Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$24 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Caloundra and Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you drive to Tin Can Bay. instead which will take 1h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caloundra and Tin Can Bay. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Caloundra to Tin Can Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sixth Ave at Maroochy Library, Gympie and Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
Premier Motor Service, Polleys Coaches and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Caloundra and Tin Can Bay. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caloundra to Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you take the train to Gympie North station platform 1 then take a taxi to Tin Can Bay. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Caloundra and Tin Can Bay. The distance is around 145km (90 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caloundra to Tin Can Bay is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around A$250 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4h 20m | A$30($20) | 5 times a week | 183km (114 miles) |
Bus via Gympie | 4h 25m | A$24($16) | 5 times a week | 179km (111 miles) |
Train and Taxi | 3hrs | A$250($170) | twice daily | 161km (100 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | A$28($19) | on demand | 145km (90 miles) |
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The following major airports near Tin Can Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.