The distance between Caloundra and Port Arthur is around 2,005km (1,246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Caloundra to Port Arthur by plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Arthur → Caloundra if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd.
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Take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd.
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Take the train to Central station platform 5 and then to Robina station platform 1 then fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd.
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Fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Hobart Transit Centre No.230 Liverpool St and then to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd.
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Take the train to Eagle Junction station platform 3 then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Hobart Transit Centre No.230 Liverpool St and then to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd.
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There are several options for getting from Caloundra to Port Arthur by plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$250 ($170) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$390 ($265).
The distance between Caloundra and Port Arthur is around 2,005km (1,246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,879km (1,168 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Caloundra and Port Arthur by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Caloundra to Port Arthur is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx A$390 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Caloundra and Port Arthur is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$250 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caloundra to Port Arthur. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd. instead which will take 7hrs.
The closest major airport to Port Arthur is Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Port Arthur. Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) and Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caloundra to Port Arthur is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around A$250 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 7hrs | A$250($170) | once daily | 2,219km (1,379 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 50m | A$390($265) | once daily | 2,005km (1,246 miles) |
Train to Central station, platform 5, plane and bus | 8h 50m | A$315($210) | once daily | 2,044km (1,270 miles) |
Fly to Launceston (LST), bus | 9h 15m | A$710($480) | once daily | 2,247km (1,396 miles) |
Train to Eagle Junction station, platform 3, plane and bus | 9hrs | A$420($280) | once daily | 2,048km (1,272 miles) |
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The following major airports near Port Arthur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.