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How to get fromBairnsdale to Tasmaniaby train or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Bairnsdale to Tasmania by train or plane

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  1. Train, fly to Launceston

    best
    1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Launceston (LST)plane plane MEL - LST
    6h 54m
    $153–467

  2. Train, fly to Hobart

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hobart (HBA)plane plane MEL - HBA
    7h 26m
    $146–390

  3. Train, fly to Devonport Airport

    1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Devonport Airport (DPO)plane plane MEL - DPO
    6h 50m
    $293–482

  4. Train, fly to Burnie

    1. Take the train from Bairnsdale Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Burnie (BWT)plane plane MEL - BWT
    8h 24m
    $262–376

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Launceston (LST) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 786.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Bairnsdale, VIC, Australia and Tasmania, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Bairnsdale to Tasmania. However, you can take the train to Southern Cross Station, walk to Skybus Coach Terminal, take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Launceston (LST), then take the taxi to Launceston. Alternatively, you can take the train to Southern Cross Station, walk to Skybus Coach Terminal, take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Devonport Airport (DPO), then take the taxi to Devonport.

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