How to travel from Geraldton to Burnie, Australia
The distance between Geraldton and Burnie is around 3,481km (2,163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Geraldton to Burnie by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Burnie → Geraldton if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Geraldton (GET) to Burnie (BWT).
- Duration6h 35m
- Flight time5h 40m
- Typical costA$1,220($820)
Qantas
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Perth Wellington Street then take the train to Adelaide Parklands and then to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus.
- Duration2 days 23h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,090($735)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Burnie.
- Duration2 days 1h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$1,005($675)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geraldton and Burnie
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Geraldton to Burnie by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$790 ($530) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,220 ($820).
The distance between Geraldton and Burnie is around 3,481km (2,163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,140km (1,951 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Geraldton and Burnie by plane.
The quickest way to get from Geraldton to Burnie is to fly which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx A$1,220 ($820).
The cheapest way to travel between Geraldton and Burnie is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$790 ($530) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Geraldton and Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Geraldton (GET) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 6h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Geraldton and Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Geraldton (GET) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 6h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Geraldton and Burnie. Flights depart from Geraldton (GET) and arrive at Burnie (BWT) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 5h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Geraldton to Burnie. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 6h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Geraldton to Burnie typically takes around 5h 40m. Flights depart from Geraldton (GET) and and arrive into Burnie (BWT).
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 Geraldton to Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Geraldton (GET) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 6h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geraldton to Burnie is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around A$1,220 ($820).
Compare travel optionsbetween Geraldton and Burnie
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 6h 35m | A$1,220($820) | every 3 hours | 3,481km (2,163 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 60m | A$1,030($695) | every 2 hours | 3,555km (2,209 miles) |
| Fly to Launceston (LST), bus | 7h 55m | A$790($530) | every 20 mins | 3,512km (2,182 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 2 days 23h | A$1,090($735) | once a week | 4,392km (2,729 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2 days 1h | A$1,005($675) | twice daily | 4,175km (2,594 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Geraldton and Burnie
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Bus companies
Merseylink
Integrity Coach Lines
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - The Overland
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