How to travel from Albury to Launceston, Australia
The distance between Albury and Launceston is around 754km (469 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Albury to Launceston by plane, car, ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Launceston → Albury if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albury (ABX) to Launceston (LST).
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costA$170($115)
Qantas
+ 3 othersBus and Ferry
Take the bus to Broadmeadows then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Cornwall Square Transit Centre No.182 Cimitiere St.
- Duration15h 30m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$220($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Cornwall Square Transit Centre No.182 Cimitiere St.
- Duration14h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$215($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Launceston.
- Duration14h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$195($130)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Launceston
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albury to Launceston by plane, car, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$170 ($115) and will take around 2h 25m.
The distance between Albury and Launceston is around 754km (469 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 596km (370 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Albury and Launceston by plane.
The quickest way to get from Albury to Launceston is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx A$170 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Launceston is to fly which will typically cost around A$170 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albury and Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albury and Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Albury and Launceston. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and arrive at Launceston (LST) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Albury to Launceston. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 2h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Albury to Launceston typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and and arrive into Launceston (LST).
The closest major airport to Launceston is Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Launceston. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Albury to Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 2h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Launceston is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around A$170 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Launceston
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 2h 25m | A$170($115) | on demand | 754km (469 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 15h 30m | A$220($145) | 5 times a week | 881km (547 miles) |
| Bus to Melbourne, ferry | 16h 30m | A$230($155) | once daily | 864km (537 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 14h 50m | A$215($145) | once daily | 846km (526 miles) |
| Train to Southern Cross, ferry and bus | 15h 25m | A$215($145) | twice daily | 844km (525 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 10m | A$195($130) | twice daily | 855km (531 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albury and Launceston
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Bus companies
Redline
Firefly Express
Train operators
XPT
V-Line
Airports near Launceston
The following major airports near Launceston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Launceston
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Launceston
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 159km (99 miles) from Launceston