How to travel from Broken Hill to Launceston, Australia
The distance between Broken Hill and Launceston is around 1,241km (771 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Broken Hill to Launceston by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Launceston → Broken Hill if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Launceston (LST).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical costA$805($540)
Qantas
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Mildura Station Coach Stop then Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and then to Footscray then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Cornwall Square Transit Centre No.182 Cimitiere St.
- Duration23h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$440($295)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Mildura Station Coach Stop and then to Swan Hill then take the train to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Charles St Outside Hospital.
- Duration22h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$425($285)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Launceston.
- Duration19h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$460($310)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broken Hill and Launceston
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Broken Hill to Launceston by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$310 ($210) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$805 ($540).
The distance between Broken Hill and Launceston is around 1,241km (771 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,168km (726 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Broken Hill and Launceston by plane.
The quickest way to get from Broken Hill to Launceston is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx A$805 ($540).
The cheapest way to travel between Broken Hill and Launceston is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$310 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Broken Hill and Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Broken Hill and Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Broken Hill and Launceston. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and arrive at Launceston (LST) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4hrs.
There is no direct flight from Broken Hill to Launceston. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Broken Hill to Launceston typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) 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 Broken Hill to Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broken Hill to Launceston is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around A$805 ($540).
Compare travel optionsbetween Broken Hill and Launceston
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 20m | A$805($540) | on demand | 1,864km (1,159 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 25m | A$515($345) | every 20 mins | 1,241km (771 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 30m | A$310($210) | 4 times a week | 1,244km (773 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 23h 35m | A$440($295) | 4 times a week | 1,464km (910 miles) |
| Bus to Mildura Station, Coach Stop, ferry | 1 day 2h | A$420($285) | 3 times a week | 1,471km (914 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 22h 45m | A$425($285) | 4 times a week | 1,417km (881 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 19h 50m | A$460($310) | twice daily | 1,376km (855 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Broken Hill and Launceston
Bus companies
Redline
NSW TrainLink
V/Line
Public Transport Victoria
Firefly Express
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
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