How to travel from Tin Can Bay to Point Lookout, Australia
The distance between Tin Can Bay and Point Lookout is around 274km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Tin Can Bay to Point Lookout by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Point Lookout → Tin Can Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Car, Plane, Train and Ferry
Drive to Hervey Bay (HVB) then fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time55min
- Typical costA$390($265)
Multiple operators
Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema then take the train to Central station platform 5 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$100($67)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Brisbane then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$110($73)
Multiple operators
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cleveland then take a ferry to Dunwich.
- Duration4hrs
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical costA$155($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tin Can Bay and Point Lookout
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tin Can Bay to Point Lookout by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around A$100 ($67) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$155 ($105).
The distance between Tin Can Bay and Point Lookout is around 274km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 182km (113 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Tin Can Bay and Point Lookout by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Tin Can Bay to Point Lookout is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx A$155 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Tin Can Bay and Point Lookout is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$100 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tin Can Bay and Point Lookout. We recommend that you drive to Cleveland then take a ferry to Dunwich. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tin Can Bay and Point Lookout. We recommend that you drive to Cleveland then take a ferry to Dunwich. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tin Can Bay to Point Lookout. We recommend that you drive to Hervey Bay (HVB) then fly from Hervey Bay (HVB) to Brisbane (BNE) then take the train to Cleveland station platform 2 then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Point Lookout is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) 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 Tin Can Bay to Point Lookout. We recommend that you take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Brisbane then take a ferry to Yabby St at One Mile Jetty. instead which will take 6h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tin Can Bay to Point Lookout is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around A$110 ($73).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tin Can Bay and Point Lookout
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Car, Plane, Train and Ferry | 5hrs | A$390($265) | every 2 hours | 427km (265 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 5h 50m | A$100($67) | 5 times a week | 304km (189 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 25m | A$110($73) | 5 times a week | 330km (205 miles) |
| Bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, ferry | 7h 5m | A$110($73) | 5 times a week | 337km (209 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4hrs | A$155($105) | every 2 hours | 274km (170 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tin Can Bay and Point Lookout
Bus companies
Polleys Coaches
Premier Motor Service
Ferry operators
Stradbroke Flyer
Sealink (SEQ)
Airlines
Qantas
Airports near Point Lookout
The following major airports near Point Lookout offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Point Lookout
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Point Lookout
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from Point Lookout