There are 2 ways to get from Launceston to Akaroa by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Launceston to Akaroa is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Launceston to Akaroa is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Launceston to Akaroa. However, there are services departing from Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2 and arriving at St Helens, Circassian St before Cecilia St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Launceston and Akaroa is 177 km. The road distance is 170.6 km.
The best way to get from Launceston to Akaroa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 39m and costs $65 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Launceston to Akaroa, including transfers.
Launceston to Akaroa bus services, operated by Calow's Coaches, depart from Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2 station.
Launceston to Akaroa bus services, operated by Calow's Coaches, arrive at St Helens, Circassian St before Cecilia St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Launceston to Akaroa is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Launceston to Akaroa.
There are 152+ hotels available in Akaroa.
What companies run services between Launceston, TAS, Australia and Akaroa, TAS, Australia?
Calow's Coaches operates a bus from Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2 to St Helens, Circassian St before Cecilia St twice daily. Tickets cost $20–25 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Phone
- 0400570036
- [email protected]
- Website
- calowscoaches.com.au
Bus from Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2 to St Helens, Circassian St before Cecilia St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–25
- Website
- https://www.calowscoaches.com.au/
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