How to travel from Geraldton to Tin Can Bay, Australia

The distance between Geraldton and Tin Can Bay is around 4,228km (2,627 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Geraldton 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 BayGeraldton if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Geraldton (GET) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Flight time6h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,535($1,035)
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2 similiar routes

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Perth Wellington Street then take the train to Sydney Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane then Gympie and then to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR.

  • Duration4 days 8h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,025($690)
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Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Tin Can Bay.

  • Duration2 days 2h
  • Distance4,818km (2,994 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geraldton and Tin Can Bay

There are several options for getting from Geraldton to Tin Can Bay by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$705 ($475) and will take around 4 days 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,535 ($1,035).

The distance between Geraldton and Tin Can Bay is around 4,228km (2,627 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,784km (2,351 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Geraldton and Tin Can Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Geraldton to Tin Can Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 55m and will set you back approx A$1,535 ($1,035).

The cheapest way to travel between Geraldton and Tin Can Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$705 ($475) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Geraldton and Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you fly from Geraldton (GET) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 7h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Geraldton and Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you fly from Geraldton (GET) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 7h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geraldton to Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you fly from Geraldton (GET) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 7h 55m.

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 Geraldton and Tin Can Bay. The distance is around 4,818km (2,994 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 2h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geraldton to Tin Can Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around A$1,535 ($1,035).

How do I get from Geraldton to Tin Can Bay

Compare travel optionsbetween Geraldton and Tin Can Bay

Transport options from Geraldton to Tin Can Bay
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
7h 55m
A$1,535($1,035)
once daily4,337km (2,695 miles)
Fly to Maroochydore (MCY), bus10h 35m
A$1,325($890)
5 times a week4,699km (2,920 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus10h 15m
A$1,190($800)
5 times a week4,228km (2,627 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
4 days 8h
A$1,025($690)
once a week5,695km (3,539 miles)
Bus to Perth Wellington Street, train4 days 15h
A$705($475)
once a week5,976km (3,713 miles)
Bus, Train and Taxi4 days 2h
A$1,280($860)
once a week5,598km (3,479 miles)
Drive
2 days 2h
A$910($610)
on demand4,818km (2,994 miles)

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Airports near Tin Can Bay

The following major airports near Tin Can Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

HVB
Hervey Bay Airport (HVB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Tin Can Bay
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
170km (106 miles) from Tin Can Bay
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
260km (162 miles) from Tin Can Bay