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

The distance between Tin Can Bay and Port Lincoln is around 2,502km (1,554 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 2h.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Tin Can Bay to Port Lincoln by bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, Brisbane, Sydney, Albury then 85 Franklin St and then to Port Lincoln.

  • Duration2 days 5h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$450($305)
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Drive

Drive to Port Lincoln.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Distance2,502km (1,554 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tin Can Bay and Port Lincoln

There are several options for getting from Tin Can Bay to Port Lincoln by bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around A$200 ($135) and will take around 3 days 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 2h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$475 ($320).

The distance between Tin Can Bay and Port Lincoln is around 2,502km (1,554 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,908km (1,186 miles)

It takes around 2 days 5h to get from Tin Can Bay and Port Lincoln by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tin Can Bay to Port Lincoln is to drive which takes around 1 day 2h and will set you back approx A$475 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Tin Can Bay and Port Lincoln, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$200 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tin Can Bay and Port Lincoln. We recommend that you drive to Port Lincoln. instead which will take 1 day 2h.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tin Can Bay and Port Lincoln. It typically takes around 2 days 5h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tin Can Bay to Port Lincoln. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, Brisbane, Sydney, Albury and 85 Franklin St. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 5h.

Polleys Coaches, Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express, V/Line and Stateliner run regular bus services between Tin Can Bay and Port Lincoln. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2 days 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tin Can Bay to Port Lincoln. We recommend that you take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, Brisbane, Sydney, Albury then 85 Franklin St and then to Port Lincoln. instead which will take 2 days 5h.

The closest major airport to Port Lincoln is Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Lincoln. The distance is around 2,502km (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 Tin Can Bay to Port Lincoln is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2 days 5h and will usually cost around A$450 ($305).

How do I get from Tin Can Bay to Port Lincoln

Compare travel optionsbetween Tin Can Bay and Port Lincoln

Transport options from Tin Can Bay to Port Lincoln
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2 days 5h
A$450($305)
3 times a week3,558km (2,211 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
1 day 2h
A$475($320)
on demand2,502km (1,554 miles)
Bus, Train and Ferry3 days 9h
A$200($135)
once a week3,284km (2,040 miles)

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Airports near Port Lincoln

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

PLO
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Port Lincoln
WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
241km (150 miles) from Port Lincoln
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
246km (153 miles) from Port Lincoln