How to travel from Tin Can Bay to Port Fairy, Australia

The distance between Tin Can Bay and Port Fairy is around 2,055km (1,277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 10h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tin Can Bay to Port Fairy by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Port FairyTin Can Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Noosa Junction then fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Avalon (AVV) then take the train to Warrnambool.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$435($295)
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Bus and Train

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 Warrnambool.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$270($180)
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Drive

Drive to Port Fairy.

  • Duration24h 10m
  • Distance2,110km (1,311 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tin Can Bay and Port Fairy

There are several options for getting from Tin Can Bay to Port Fairy by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$270 ($180) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 10h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$435 ($295).

The distance between Tin Can Bay and Port Fairy is around 2,055km (1,277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,715km (1,065 miles)

It takes around 10h 50m to get from Tin Can Bay and Port Fairy by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tin Can Bay to Port Fairy is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 10h 50m and will set you back approx A$435 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Tin Can Bay and Port Fairy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$270 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tin Can Bay and Port Fairy. 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) then take the train to Warrnambool. instead which will take 10h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tin Can Bay and Port Fairy. 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) then take the train to Warrnambool. instead which will take 10h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tin Can Bay to Port Fairy. 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) then take the train to Warrnambool. instead which will take 10h 50m.

The closest major airport to Port Fairy is Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) (MGB) which is approximately 146km (91 miles) from Port Fairy. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Tin Can Bay and Port Fairy. The distance is around 2,110km (1,311 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tin Can Bay to Port Fairy is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around A$435 ($295).

How do I get from Tin Can Bay to Port Fairy

Compare travel optionsbetween Tin Can Bay and Port Fairy

Transport options from Tin Can Bay to Port Fairy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
10h 50m
A$435($295)
4 times a week2,055km (1,277 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 9h
A$270($180)
5 times a week2,488km (1,546 miles)
Bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, train1 day 14h
A$305($205)
5 times a week2,548km (1,583 miles)
Drive
24h 10m
A$400($270)
on demand2,110km (1,311 miles)

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Airports near Port Fairy

The following major airports near Port Fairy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MGB
Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Port Fairy
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
199km (124 miles) from Port Fairy
MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
242km (150 miles) from Port Fairy