How to travel from Port Lincoln to Tin Can Bay, Australia
The distance between Port Lincoln and Tin Can Bay is around 2,227km (1,384 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Port Lincoln to Tin Can Bay by plane, bus, train, ferry, 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 → Port Lincoln if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu.
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical costA$860($580)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Adelaide and then to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop then take the train to Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane then Gympie and then to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR.
- Duration2 days 5h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$420($285)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Lincoln and Tin Can Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Lincoln to Tin Can Bay by plane, bus, train, ferry, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$420 ($285) and will take around 2 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$860 ($580).
The distance between Port Lincoln and Tin Can Bay is around 2,227km (1,384 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,908km (1,186 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Port Lincoln and Tin Can Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Lincoln to Tin Can Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx A$860 ($580).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Lincoln and Tin Can Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$420 ($285) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Lincoln and Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Lincoln and Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Lincoln to Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 5h 45m.
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 Port Lincoln and Tin Can Bay. The distance is around 2,501km (1,554 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Lincoln to Tin Can Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around A$860 ($580).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Lincoln and Tin Can Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 45m | A$860($580) | once daily | 2,227km (1,384 miles) |
| Fly to Maroochydore (MCY), bus | 8h 10m | A$725($485) | 5 times a week | 2,422km (1,505 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 5h | A$420($285) | twice a week | 3,654km (2,270 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | A$475($320) | on demand | 2,501km (1,554 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry, Train and Taxi | 2 days 20h | A$430($290) | once a week | 3,292km (2,046 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Lincoln and Tin Can Bay
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Polleys Coaches
Stateliner
NSW TrainLink
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Spencer Gulf Searoad
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
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