How to travel from Bunbury to Launceston, Australia
The distance between Bunbury and Launceston is around 3,155km (1,960 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 10m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bunbury to Launceston by bus, plane, 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 → Bunbury if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey, Fly
Take the bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey then fly from Busselton (BQB) to Launceston (LST).
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time4h 55m
- Typical costA$575($385)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Launceston.
- Duration1 day 23h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$985($665)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bunbury and Launceston
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bunbury to Launceston by bus, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$575 ($385) and will take around 6h 10m.
The distance between Bunbury and Launceston is around 3,155km (1,960 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,907km (1,806 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Bunbury and Launceston by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Bunbury to Launceston is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx A$575 ($385).
The cheapest way to travel between Bunbury and Launceston is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$575 ($385) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bunbury and Launceston. We recommend that you take the bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey then fly from Busselton (BQB) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 6h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bunbury and Launceston. We recommend that you take the bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey then fly from Busselton (BQB) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 6h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bunbury to Launceston. We recommend that you take the bus to Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 then fly from Perth (PER) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 6h 40m.
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 Bunbury to Launceston. We recommend that you take the bus to Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 then fly from Perth (PER) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bunbury to Launceston is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$1,040 ($700).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bunbury and Launceston
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey, Fly + 2 similar | 6h 10m | A$575($385) | once daily | 3,257km (2,024 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 40m | A$1,040($700) | every 20 mins | 3,155km (1,960 miles) |
| Bus to Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2, plane | 8h 55m | A$1,050($705) | every 20 mins | 3,404km (2,115 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 23h | A$985($665) | twice daily | 4,084km (2,538 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bunbury and Launceston
Bus companies
South West Coach Lines
Transwa
Redline
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
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