What is the cheapest way to get from Tasmania to Launceston?

The cheapest way to get from Tasmania to Launceston is to bus which costs $21 - $30 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tasmania to Launceston?

The fastest way to get from Tasmania to Launceston is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Tasmania and Launceston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hobart Transit Centre, Liverpool St and arriving at Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Tasmania to Launceston?

The distance between Tasmania and Launceston is 199 km. The road distance is 197.5 km.

How do I travel from Tasmania to Launceston without a car?

The best way to get from Tasmania to Launceston without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $21 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Tasmania to Launceston?

The bus from Hobart Transit Centre, Liverpool St to Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2 takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Tasmania to Launceston bus from?

Tasmania to Launceston bus services, operated by Kinetic, depart from Hobart Transit Centre, Liverpool St station.

Bus or fly from Tasmania to Launceston?

The best way to get from Tasmania to Launceston is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $21 - $30. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $500 - $900 and takes 2h 26m.

Where does the Tasmania to Launceston bus arrive?

Tasmania to Launceston bus services, operated by Kinetic, arrive at Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2 station.

Can I drive from Tasmania to Launceston?

Yes, the driving distance between Tasmania to Launceston is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Tasmania to Launceston.

Where can I stay near Launceston?

There are 354+ hotels available in Launceston.

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There are 3 ways to get from Tasmania to Launceston by bus, car, or plane

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1. Take the bus from Hobart Transit Centre, Liverpool St to Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2bus 702 / ...
2h 50m
$21–30
Drive 197.5 km
1. Drive from Hobart to Launcestoncar 197.5 km
2h 14m
$36–52
Fly
1. Fly from Burnie (BWT) to Launceston (LST)plane BWT - LST
2h 26m
$534–870

Tasmania to Launceston by bus

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Distance: 199.2 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Tasmania, Australia and Launceston, TAS, Australia?

Kinetic operates a bus from Hobart Transit Centre, Liverpool St to Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2 4 times a day. Tickets cost $21–30 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Sharp Aviation and World Ticket fly from Burnie (BWT) to Launceston (LST) twice daily.

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