There are 3 ways to get from Launceston to Arthur River by plane, bus, taxi, or car
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Fly, bus, taxi
best- Fly from Launceston (LST) to Burnie (BWT)plane LST - BWT
- Take the bus from Wynyard Shops, Jackson St after Goldie St to Smith St opp Smithton Police Stationbus
- Take the taxi from Smith St opp Smithton Police Station to Arthur Rivertaxi
3h 48m$657–1,030Drive 279.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Launceston to Arthur Rivercar 279.3 km
3h 27m$50–73Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Charles St opp Launceston General Hospital to Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop Abus 705
- Take the bus from Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop B to Burnie Interchange, Cattley St, Stop Dbus 708
- Take the bus from Burnie Interchange, Cattley St, Stop C to Wiltshire, Bass Hwy before Back Line Rdbus 768
- Take the taxi from Wiltshire, Bass Hwy before Back Line Rd to Arthur Rivertaxi
6h 30m$185–239
Launceston (LST) to Burnie (BWT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Launceston to Arthur River is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Launceston to Arthur River is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $50 - $75.
The distance between Launceston and Arthur River is 295 km. The road distance is 279.3 km.
The best way to get from Launceston to Arthur River without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 30m and costs $180 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Launceston to Arthur River, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Launceston to Arthur River is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Launceston to Arthur River.
There are five+ hotels available in Arthur River.
What companies run services between Launceston, TAS, Australia and Arthur River, TAS, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Launceston to Arthur River. However, you can take the taxi to Launceston (LST) airport, fly to Burnie (BWT), walk to Wynyard Shops, Jackson St after Goldie St, take the bus to Smith St opp Smithton Police Station, then take the taxi to Arthur River. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A, take the bus to Burnie Interchange, Cattley St, Stop D, take the bus to Wiltshire, Bass Hwy before Back Line Rd, then take the taxi to Arthur River.
- 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 7 5552 2700
- [email protected]
- Website
- wearekinetic.com
Bus from Wynyard Shops, Jackson St after Goldie St to Smith St opp Smithton Police Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.wearekinetic.com/
Bus from Charles St opp Launceston General Hospital to Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://www.wearekinetic.com/
Bus from Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop B to Burnie Interchange, Cattley St, Stop D
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://www.wearekinetic.com/
Bus from Burnie Interchange, Cattley St, Stop C to Wiltshire, Bass Hwy before Back Line Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- https://www.wearekinetic.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $130–200
Star Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 6452 1348
Star Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 6452 1348
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