How to travel from Bathurst to Launceston, Australia
The distance between Bathurst and Launceston is around 3,362km (2,089 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 30m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bathurst to Launceston by plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Launceston → Bathurst if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Launceston (LST).
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time5h 10m
- Typical costA$725($490)
Regional Express
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Launceston.
- Duration1 day 21h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$950($640)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bathurst and Launceston
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bathurst to Launceston by plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$725 ($490) and will take around 5h 30m.
The distance between Bathurst and Launceston is around 3,362km (2,089 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 918km (570 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Bathurst and Launceston by plane.
The quickest way to get from Bathurst to Launceston is to fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$725 ($490).
The cheapest way to travel between Bathurst and Launceston is to fly which will typically cost around A$725 ($490) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bathurst and Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bathurst and Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Bathurst and Launceston. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Launceston (LST) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 5h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Bathurst to Launceston. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 5h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bathurst to Launceston typically takes around 5h 10m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) 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 Bathurst to Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 5h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bathurst to Launceston is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around A$725 ($490).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bathurst and Launceston
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 5h 30m | A$725($490) | on demand | 3,362km (2,089 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 7h 50m | A$975($655) | every 20 mins | 3,612km (2,244 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 10h 55m | A$1,050($705) | once daily | 3,408km (2,118 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 21h | A$950($640) | twice daily | 3,895km (2,420 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bathurst and Launceston
Airlines
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Bus companies
Transwa
Redline
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