The distance between Tin Can Bay and Geelong is around 1,774km (1,103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Tin Can Bay to Geelong by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Noosa Junction then fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Avalon (AVV).
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Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, Brisbane, Sydney then Melbourne and then to Geelong.
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Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Brisbane then take the train to Central Station then Southern Cross and then to Geelong.
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There are several options for getting from Tin Can Bay to Geelong by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$220 ($150) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$495 ($335).
The distance between Tin Can Bay and Geelong is around 1,774km (1,103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,584km (984 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Tin Can Bay and Geelong by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tin Can Bay to Geelong is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx A$495 ($335).
The cheapest way to travel between Tin Can Bay and Geelong, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$220 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Tin Can Bay and Geelong. We recommend that you take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Noosa Junction then fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Avalon (AVV). instead which will take 6h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tin Can Bay and Geelong. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tin Can Bay to Geelong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.
Polleys Coaches, Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express and V/Line run regular bus services between Tin Can Bay and Geelong. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 11h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tin Can Bay to Geelong. We recommend that you take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Noosa Junction then fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Avalon (AVV). instead which will take 6h 50m.
The closest major airport to Geelong is Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Geelong. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Tin Can Bay and Geelong. The distance is around 1,898km (1,179 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tin Can Bay to Geelong is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around A$495 ($335).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 6h 50m | A$495($335) | 5 times a week | 1,774km (1,103 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 11h | A$280($190) | 4 times a week | 2,348km (1,459 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | A$240($165) | 5 times a week | 2,265km (1,407 miles) |
Bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, train | 1 day 10h | A$220($150) | 5 times a week | 2,329km (1,447 miles) |
Drive | 21h 40m | A$360($240) | on demand | 1,898km (1,179 miles) |
Polleys Coaches
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Qantas
Virgin Australia
NSW TrainLink XPT
V/Line
NSW TrainLink
The following major airports near Geelong offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.