How to travel from Tamworth to Tin Can Bay, Australia
The distance between Tamworth and Tin Can Bay is around 787km (489 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Tamworth 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 → Tamworth if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical costA$510($345)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Quirindi Station Coach Stop, Moree Station Coach Bay, Brisbane then Gympie and then to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR.
- Duration17h 35m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$165($110)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Wauchope Station Coach Stop then take the train to Brisbane then take the bus to Gympie and then to Dolphin Ave at Dolphin Shopping Centre HnR.
- Duration16h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$130($86)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tamworth and Tin Can Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tamworth 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$130 ($86) and will take around 16h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$510 ($345).
The distance between Tamworth and Tin Can Bay is around 787km (489 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 612km (380 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Tamworth and Tin Can Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tamworth to Tin Can Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx A$510 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Tamworth and Tin Can Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$130 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tamworth and Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tamworth and Tin Can Bay. It typically takes around 17h 35m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tamworth to Tin Can Bay. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Quirindi Station Coach Stop, Moree Station Coach Bay, Moree, Brisbane, Gympie and Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 17h 35m.
Tamworth Buslines, NSW TrainLink, Crisps Coaches, Premier Motor Service, Greyhound Australia and Polleys Coaches run regular bus services between Tamworth and Tin Can Bay. Buses run twice a week and take around 17h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tamworth to Tin Can Bay. We recommend that you fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Hervey Bay (HVB) then take the bus to Wallu. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Tamworth and Tin Can Bay. The distance is around 787km (489 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamworth to Tin Can Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around A$510 ($345).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tamworth and Tin Can Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 40m | A$510($345) | once daily | 1,417km (881 miles) |
| Fly to Maroochydore (MCY), bus | 6h 35m | A$640($430) | 5 times a week | 1,327km (824 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 17h 35m | A$165($110) | twice a week | 1,096km (681 miles) |
| Bus via Port Macquarie Coach Stop, Gordon St | 21h 15m | A$145($100) | 4 times a week | 1,170km (727 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 16h 40m | A$130($86) | 4 times a week | 1,052km (653 miles) |
| Bus to Werris Creek Post Office, Single St, train | 17hrs | A$200($135) | twice a week | 1,051km (653 miles) |
| Train and Taxi | 18h 20m | A$395($265) | twice daily | 1,284km (798 miles) |
Drive | 9h 25m | A$150($100) | on demand | 787km (489 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tamworth and Tin Can Bay
Bus companies
Premier Motor Service
Polleys Coaches
NSW TrainLink
Tamworth Buslines
Airlines
Qantas
Link Airways
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
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