How to travel from Launceston to Tin Can Bay, Australia
The distance between Launceston and Tin Can Bay is around 1,917km (1,191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 20m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Launceston to Tin Can Bay by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tin Can Bay → Launceston if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Launceston (LST) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu.
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time4h 35m
- Typical costA$575($390)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Tin Can Bay.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$665($445)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Launceston and Tin Can Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Launceston to Tin Can Bay by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$410 ($275) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$575 ($390).
The distance between Launceston and Tin Can Bay is around 1,917km (1,191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,810km (1,124 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Launceston and Tin Can Bay by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Launceston to Tin Can Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx A$575 ($390).
The cheapest way to travel between Launceston and Tin Can Bay is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$410 ($275) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Launceston and Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Launceston and Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Launceston to Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 6h 20m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Launceston to Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 6h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Launceston to Tin Can Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around A$575 ($390).
Compare travel optionsbetween Launceston and Tin Can Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 6h 20m | A$575($390) | once daily | 2,284km (1,419 miles) |
| Fly to Maroochydore (MCY), bus | 7h 20m | A$410($275) | 5 times a week | 2,106km (1,309 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 7h 25m | A$410($275) | 5 times a week | 1,917km (1,191 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 7h | A$665($445) | twice daily | 2,365km (1,470 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Launceston and Tin Can Bay
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Polleys Coaches
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