How to travel from Echuca to Tin Can Bay, Australia
The distance between Echuca and Tin Can Bay is around 1,670km (1,038 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 30m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Echuca 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 → Echuca if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu.
- Duration8h 30m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical costA$1,020($685)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Albury, Sydney, Brisbane then Gympie and then to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$250($170)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Wangaratta then take the train to Central Station and then to Brisbane then take the bus to Gympie and then to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$235($155)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Echuca and Tin Can Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Echuca to Tin Can Bay by train, plane, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$230 ($155) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,020 ($685).
The distance between Echuca and Tin Can Bay is around 1,670km (1,038 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,380km (857 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Echuca and Tin Can Bay by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Echuca to Tin Can Bay is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 30m and will set you back approx A$1,020 ($685).
The cheapest way to travel between Echuca and Tin Can Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$230 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Echuca 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 8h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Echuca and Tin Can Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Echuca to Tin Can Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Albury, Sydney, Brisbane, Gympie and Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.
V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, Premier Motor Service, Polleys Coaches and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Echuca and Tin Can Bay. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Echuca 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 8h 30m.
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 Echuca and Tin Can Bay. The distance is around 1,670km (1,038 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Echuca to Tin Can Bay is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around A$1,020 ($685).
Compare travel optionsbetween Echuca and Tin Can Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 8h 30m | A$1,020($685) | once daily | 2,026km (1,259 miles) |
| Train to Bendigo, plane and bus | 9h 5m | A$715($480) | 5 times a week | 1,792km (1,113 miles) |
| Train to Sunbury, plane and bus | 9h 35m | A$405($270) | 5 times a week | 1,848km (1,148 miles) |
| Train to Sunbury, plane and bus | 10h 25m | A$375($255) | 5 times a week | 1,851km (1,150 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 10h | A$250($170) | 5 times a week | 2,176km (1,352 miles) |
| Bus via Wagga Wagga Station, Coach Bay 1 | 1 day 10h | A$230($155) | 4 times a week | 2,156km (1,340 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | A$235($155) | 5 times a week | 2,127km (1,321 miles) |
| Train and Taxi | 1 day 8h | A$495($330) | once daily | 2,401km (1,492 miles) |
Drive | 19h 20m | A$315($210) | on demand | 1,670km (1,038 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Echuca 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