How to travel from Cygnet to Launceston, Australia

The distance between Cygnet and Launceston is around 256km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Cygnet to Launceston by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Macquarie St outside St Davids Cathedral and then to Launceston Cornwall Square Transit Centre.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$58($39)
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Drive

Drive to Launceston.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance256km (159 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cygnet and Launceston

There are several options for getting from Cygnet to Launceston by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$58 ($39) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$34 ($23).

The distance between Cygnet and Launceston is around 256km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 192km (119 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Cygnet and Launceston by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cygnet to Launceston is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx A$34 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Cygnet and Launceston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$58 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cygnet and Launceston. We recommend that you drive to Launceston. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cygnet and Launceston. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cygnet to Launceston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Macquarie St outside St Davids Cathedral and Hobart Transit Centre. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Tassielink Transit and Redline run regular bus services between Cygnet and Launceston. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cygnet to Launceston. We recommend that you take the bus to Macquarie St outside St Davids Cathedral and then to Launceston Cornwall Square Transit Centre. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Cygnet and Launceston. The distance is around 256km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cygnet to Launceston is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around A$58 ($39).

How do I get from Cygnet to Launceston

Compare travel optionsbetween Cygnet and Launceston

Transport options from Cygnet to Launceston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 45m
A$58($39)
twice daily259km (161 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
A$34($23)
on demand256km (159 miles)

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Airports near Launceston

The following major airports near Launceston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

LST
Launceston Airport (LST)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Launceston
DPO
Devonport Airport (DPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Launceston
HBA
Hobart Airport (HBA)
International Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Launceston