How to travel from Eden to Tin Can Bay, Australia
The distance between Eden and Tin Can Bay is around 1,365km (848 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 5m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Eden 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 → Eden if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Hervey Bay (HVB), Bus
Fly from Merimbula (MIM) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu.
- Duration5h 5m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical costA$540($365)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to West Row After London Cct, Sydney, Brisbane then Gympie and then to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$205($140)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Albion Park Rail 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 4h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$220($150)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Eden and Tin Can Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Eden to Tin Can Bay by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$190 ($130) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$540 ($365).
The distance between Eden and Tin Can Bay is around 1,365km (848 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,276km (793 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Eden and Tin Can Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Eden to Tin Can Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx A$540 ($365).
The cheapest way to travel between Eden and Tin Can Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$190 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Eden and Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you fly from Merimbula (MIM) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 5h 5m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Eden and Tin Can Bay. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Eden to Tin Can Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in West Row After London Cct, Sydney, Brisbane, Gympie and Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.
NSW TrainLink, Murrays Coaches, Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service and Polleys Coaches run regular bus services between Eden and Tin Can Bay. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Eden to Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you fly from Merimbula (MIM) to Maroochydore (MCY) then take the bus to Gympie and then to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR. instead which will take 7hrs.
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 Eden and Tin Can Bay. The distance is around 1,591km (988 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Eden to Tin Can Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around A$685 ($460).
Compare travel optionsbetween Eden and Tin Can Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Hervey Bay (HVB), Bus + 3 similar | 5h 5m | A$540($365) | once daily | 1,464km (909 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 7hrs | A$685($460) | 5 times a week | 1,373km (853 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 9h 50m | A$695($465) | 5 times a week | 1,484km (922 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 7h 55m | A$655($440) | 5 times a week | 1,365km (848 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 8h | A$205($140) | 5 times a week | 1,891km (1,175 miles) |
| Bus via Sydney | 1 day 9h | A$190($130) | 5 times a week | 1,821km (1,131 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | A$220($150) | 5 times a week | 1,753km (1,089 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Taxi | 1 day 2h | A$455($305) | twice daily | 1,812km (1,126 miles) |
Drive | 18h 15m | A$300($200) | on demand | 1,591km (988 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Eden and Tin Can Bay
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Polleys Coaches
NSW TrainLink
Murrays Coaches
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Transport for NSW
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