How to travel from Daylesford to St Helens, Australia
The distance between Daylesford and St Helens is around 741km (460 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Daylesford to St Helens by car, ferry, taxi, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out St Helens → 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 Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical costA$205($135)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Taxi, Ferry and Bus
Take a taxi to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Cornwall Square Transit Centre No.182 Cimitiere St and then to No.6 Circassian St.
- Duration14h 60m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$530($355)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to St Helens.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$350($235)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daylesford and St Helens
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Daylesford to St Helens by car, ferry, taxi, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$205 ($135) and will take around 5h 10m.
The distance between Daylesford and St Helens is around 741km (460 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 566km (352 miles)
It takes around 13h 45m to get from Daylesford and St Helens by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Daylesford to St Helens is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx A$205 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Daylesford and St Helens is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$205 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Daylesford and St Helens. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Daylesford and St Helens. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Daylesford to St Helens. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballan Police Station/Old Melbourne Rd then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to St Helens is Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) which is approximately 90km (56 miles) from St Helens. 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 St Helens. We recommend that you drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to St Helens. instead which will take 13h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Daylesford to St Helens is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 45m and will usually cost around A$350 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Daylesford and St Helens
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 10m | A$205($135) | 5 times a week | 741km (460 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 7h 20m | A$380($255) | 5 times a week | 801km (498 miles) |
Taxi, Ferry and Bus | 14h 60m | A$530($355) | twice daily | 814km (506 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 45m | A$350($235) | twice daily | 790km (491 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Daylesford and St Helens
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Regional Express
Bus companies
Redline
Calow's Coaches
Public Transport Victoria
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near St Helens
The following major airports near St Helens offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from St Helens
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 153km (95 miles) from St Helens
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from St Helens