How to travel from Tin Can Bay to Strahan, Australia
The distance between Tin Can Bay and Strahan is around 2,264km (1,407 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 11h 25m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Tin Can Bay to Strahan by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Strahan → Tin Can Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Noosa Junction then fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St.
- Duration11h 25m
- Flight time3h 40m
- Typical costA$805($540)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Strahan.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$670($450)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tin Can Bay and Strahan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tin Can Bay to Strahan by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$670 ($450) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 11h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$805 ($540).
The distance between Tin Can Bay and Strahan is around 2,264km (1,407 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,938km (1,205 miles)
It takes around 11h 25m to get from Tin Can Bay and Strahan by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Tin Can Bay to Strahan is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 11h 25m and will set you back approx A$805 ($540).
The cheapest way to travel between Tin Can Bay and Strahan is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$670 ($450) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tin Can Bay and Strahan. We recommend that you take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Noosa Junction then fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 11h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tin Can Bay and Strahan. We recommend that you take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Noosa Junction then fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 11h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tin Can Bay to Strahan. We recommend that you take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Noosa Junction then fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 11h 25m.
The closest major airport to Strahan is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 133km (83 miles) from Strahan. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) 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 Strahan. We recommend that you take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Noosa Junction then fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 11h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tin Can Bay to Strahan is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 11h 25m and will usually cost around A$805 ($540).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tin Can Bay and Strahan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 11h 25m | A$805($540) | 5 times a week | 2,264km (1,407 miles) |
| Bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, plane | 11h 50m | A$705($475) | 5 times a week | 2,338km (1,453 miles) |
| Bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, plane | 13h 25m | A$755($510) | 5 times a week | 2,511km (1,560 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 12h 20m | A$980($660) | 5 times a week | 2,269km (1,410 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 9h | A$670($450) | twice daily | 2,477km (1,539 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tin Can Bay and Strahan
Bus companies
Redline
Merseylink
Tassielink Transit
Polleys Coaches
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Strahan
The following major airports near Strahan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
- Distance
- 133km (83 miles) from Strahan
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from Strahan
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 194km (121 miles) from Strahan