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How to get fromMaroochydore Airport (MCY) to Launcestonby plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Launceston by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Launceston

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    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Launceston (LST)plane plane MCY - LST
    4h 53m
    $252–778

  2. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Launceston

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Launceston (LST)plane plane BNE - LST
    7h 4m
    $200–692

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Maroochydore Airport (MCY) to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelongcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Launcestoncar car
    32h 50m
    $390–665

  4. Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Devonport Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Devonport Airport (DPO)plane plane MCY - DPO
    2. Take the bus from Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A to Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2bus bus
    7h 23m
    $279–908

Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Launceston (LST) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,761.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Maroochydore Airport (MCY), Australia and Launceston, TAS, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Launceston (LST) 3 times a day.

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