There are 4 ways to get from Launceston Airport (LST) to Cradle Mountain by plane, car, bus, or rideshare
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Fly, drive
best- Fly from Launceston (LST) to Burnie (BWT)plane LST - BWT
- Drive from Burnie (BWT) to Cradle Mountaincar
2h 5m$487–814Drive 144.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Launceston Airport (LST) to Cradle Mountaincar 144.8 km
1h 40m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Launceston to Cradle Mountain Information Centrebus Summer Schedule / ...
3h 12m$141–151Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Launceston-LST to Cradle Mountain144.8 km
1h 40m
Launceston (LST) to Burnie (BWT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Launceston Airport (LST) to Cradle Mountain is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Launceston Airport (LST) to Cradle Mountain is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Launceston Airport (LST) to Cradle Mountain. However, there are services departing from Launceston and arriving at Cradle Mountain Information Centre via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Launceston Airport (LST) and Cradle Mountain is 253 km. The road distance is 144.8 km.
The best way to get from Launceston Airport (LST) to Cradle Mountain without a car is to bus which takes 3h 12m and costs $140 - $155.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Launceston Airport (LST) to Cradle Mountain, including transfers.
Launceston Airport (LST) to Cradle Mountain bus services, operated by McDermott's Coaches, depart from Launceston station.
Launceston Airport (LST) to Cradle Mountain bus services, operated by McDermott's Coaches, arrive at Cradle Mountain Information Centre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Launceston Airport (LST) to Cradle Mountain is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Launceston Airport (LST) to Cradle Mountain.
There are 14+ hotels available in Cradle Mountain.
What companies run services between Launceston Airport (LST), Australia and Cradle Mountain, TAS, Australia?
McDermott's Coaches operates a bus from Launceston to Cradle Mountain Information Centre twice daily. Tickets cost $90 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- sharpairlines.com
Flights from Launceston to Burnie
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–700
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Launceston to Burnie
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–700
- Phone
- +61 3 6330 3717
- [email protected]
- Website
- mcdermotts.com.au
Bus from Launceston to Cradle Mountain Information Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90
- Schedules at
- mcdermotts.com.au
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Launceston-LST to Cradle Mountain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Launceston Airport (LST) and Cradle Mountain. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


