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How to get fromMelbourne to George Townby plane, car, car ferry, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to George Town by plane, car, car ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Devonport Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Devonport Airport (DPO)plane plane MEL - DPO
    2. Drive from Devonport Airport (DPO) to George Towncar car
    3h 59m
    $305–524

  2. Train, car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to North Shore Stationtrain train
    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 George Towncar car
    14h 49m
    $78–212

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Melbourne 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 George Towncar car
    13h 28m
    $85–224

  4. Fly Melbourne Airport to Launceston, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Launceston (LST)plane plane MEL - LST
    2. Take the bus from Launceston Interchange, St John St, Stop B1 to George Town, Regent Square, Anne Stbus bus
    4h 47m
    $154–468

  5. Fly Essendon Fields Airport to Launceston, bus

    1. Fly from Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) to Launceston (LST)plane plane MEB - LST
    2. Take the bus from Launceston Interchange, St John St, Stop B1 to George Town, Regent Square, Anne Stbus bus
    10h
    $132–526

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Devonport Airport (DPO) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 528.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and George Town, TAS, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to George Town. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Devonport Airport (DPO), then drive to George Town. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Melbourne to George Town via Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong and Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal in around 13h 28m.

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