How to travel from Ballarat to Launceston, Australia
The distance between Ballarat and Launceston is around 648km (403 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ballarat to Launceston by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Launceston → Ballarat if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Launceston (LST).
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical costA$385($260)
Multiple operators
Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Charles St Outside Hospital.
- Duration12h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$190($125)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Cornwall Square Transit Centre No.182 Cimitiere St.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical costA$185($125)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Launceston.
- Duration12hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$170($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Launceston
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Launceston by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$170 ($115) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$385 ($260).
The distance between Ballarat and Launceston is around 648km (403 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 514km (319 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Ballarat and Launceston by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Launceston is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx A$385 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Launceston is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$170 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballarat and Launceston. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ballarat and Launceston. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Launceston. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Ballarat to Launceston. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Launceston is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around A$385 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Launceston
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 3h 55m | A$385($260) | hourly | 731km (454 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 12h 50m | A$190($125) | twice daily | 653km (405 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 13h 35m | A$185($125) | 6 times a week | 678km (421 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12hrs | A$170($115) | twice daily | 648km (403 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballarat and Launceston
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Sharp Aviation
Bus companies
Redline
Firefly Express
Train operators
V-Line
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
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