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How to get fromPort Jackson to Tasmaniaby ferry or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Port Jackson to Tasmania by ferry or plane

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  1. Ferry, fly to Launceston

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Launceston (LST)plane plane SYD - LST
    3h 44m
    $170–558

  2. Ferry, fly to Hobart

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hobart (HBA)plane plane SYD - HBA
    4h 16m
    $153–451

  3. Ferry, fly to Devonport Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Watsons Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side Bferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Devonport Airport (DPO)plane plane SYD - DPO
    5h 30m
    $530–823

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Launceston (LST) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Port Jackson to Tasmania.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 951.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Port Jackson, NSW, Australia and Tasmania, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Port Jackson to Tasmania. However, you can take the ferry to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B, walk to Circular Quay Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Launceston (LST), then take the taxi to Launceston. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B, walk to Circular Quay Station, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Hobart (HBA), walk to Hobart Airport, then take the bus to The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel.

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