The distance between Gold Coast and Tin Can Bay is around 296km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Gold Coast to Tin Can Bay by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tin Can Bay → Gold Coast if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to International Airport station platform 2 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu.
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Take the bus to Brisbane then Gympie and then to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR.
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Take the train to Roma Street station platform 7 and then to Gympie North then take a taxi to Tin Can Bay.
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There are several options for getting from Gold Coast to Tin Can Bay by train, taxi, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$43 ($29) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$56 ($38).
The distance between Gold Coast and Tin Can Bay is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 240km (149 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Gold Coast and Tin Can Bay by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gold Coast to Tin Can Bay is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx A$56 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Gold Coast and Tin Can Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$43 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gold Coast and Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you drive to Tin Can Bay. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gold Coast and Tin Can Bay. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gold Coast to Tin Can Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, Gympie and Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.
NSW TrainLink, Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia and Polleys Coaches run regular bus services between Gold Coast and Tin Can Bay. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gold Coast to Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you take the train to International Airport station platform 2 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 4h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Gold Coast and Tin Can Bay. The distance is around 296km (184 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gold Coast to Tin Can Bay is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around A$280 ($190).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 30m | A$450($305) | once daily | 448km (278 miles) |
Bus | 6h 5m | A$43($29) | 5 times a week | 341km (212 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 5hrs | A$280($190) | every 20 mins | 308km (191 miles) |
Train and Bus | 6h 40m | A$46($31) | 5 times a week | 345km (215 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | A$56($38) | on demand | 296km (184 miles) |
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Premier Motor Service
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Qantas
The following major airports near Tin Can Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.