There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Tumby Bay by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)plane CBR - PLO
7h 25m$483–1,445Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus
- Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
- Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to North Tce / Lipson Rd - West sidebus
28h 53m$22–337Bus, train
- Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus
- Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to North Tce / Lipson Rd - West sidebus
30h 24m$230–698Drive 1,601.5 km
- Drive from Canberra to Tumby Baycar 1,601.5 km
17h 36m$293–423Bus via Melbourne
- Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus
- Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to North Tce / Lipson Rd - West sidebus
29h 23m$171–440
Canberra to Tumby Bay by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Tumby Bay is to bus which costs $21 - $340 and takes 28h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Tumby Bay is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $480 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Tumby Bay. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at North Tce / Lipson Rd - West side via Albury Station/Hume Hwy and Adelaide Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 53m.
The distance between Canberra and Tumby Bay is 1261 km. The road distance is 1601.5 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Tumby Bay without a car is to bus which takes 28h 53m and costs $21 - $340.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Canberra to Tumby Bay, including transfers.
Canberra to Tumby Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Tumby Bay is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $480 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $340 and takes 28h 53m.
Canberra to Tumby Bay bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Albury station.
Tumby Bay is 30 min behind Canberra. It is currently 7:27 PM in Canberra and 6:57 PM in Tumby Bay.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Tumby Bay, SA, Australia?
Qantas flies from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to North Tce / Lipson Rd - West side via Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, and Adelaide Central Bus Station in around 28h 53m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Port Lincoln Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,300
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Port Lincoln Airport via Melbourne, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,300
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Port Lincoln Airport via Sydney, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–1,500
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Port Lincoln Airport via Brisbane, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,900
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Albury Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Canberra to Albury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Tumby Bay is 1601 km. It takes approximately 17h 36m to drive from Canberra to Tumby Bay.
There are 10+ hotels available in Tumby Bay.








