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.
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 Lincoln → Tin Can Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, Brisbane, Sydney, Albury then 85 Franklin St and then to Port Lincoln.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2 days 5h | A$450($305) | 3 times a week | 3,558km (2,211 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | A$475($320) | on demand | 2,502km (1,554 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 3 days 9h | A$200($135) | once a week | 3,284km (2,040 miles) |
Polleys Coaches
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
V/Line
Translink QLD
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Qantas
Spencer Gulf Searoad
The following major airports near Port Lincoln offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.