How to travel from Daylesford to Burnie, Australia
The distance between Daylesford and Burnie is around 511km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Daylesford to Burnie by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Burnie → Daylesford if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Burnie (BWT).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical costA$335($225)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$310($210)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Burnie.
- Duration11h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$315($210)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daylesford and Burnie
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Daylesford to Burnie by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around A$310 ($210) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$335 ($225).
The distance between Daylesford and Burnie is around 511km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 440km (273 miles)
It takes around 11h 30m to get from Daylesford and Burnie by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Daylesford to Burnie is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx A$335 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Daylesford and Burnie is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$310 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Daylesford and Burnie. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Daylesford and Burnie. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daylesford to Burnie. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Burnie is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Burnie. 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 Daylesford to Burnie. We recommend that you drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Burnie. instead which will take 11h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daylesford to Burnie is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 30m and will usually cost around A$315 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Daylesford and Burnie
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 45m | A$335($225) | 5 times a week | 511km (317 miles) |
| Bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd, plane | 4h 15m | A$365($245) | 5 times a week | 584km (363 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 4hrs | A$455($305) | 4 times a day | 594km (369 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 12h 40m | A$310($210) | 5 times a week | 602km (374 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 30m | A$315($210) | twice daily | 597km (371 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Daylesford and Burnie
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Sharp Aviation
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Train operators
V/Line
Bus companies
Merseylink
Airports near Burnie
The following major airports near Burnie offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Burnie
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 46km (28 miles) from Burnie
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 238km (148 miles) from Burnie