How to travel from Gold Coast to Launceston, Australia
The distance between Gold Coast and Launceston is around 1,631km (1,014 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Gold Coast to Launceston by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Launceston → Gold Coast if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Launceston (LST).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical costA$275($185)
Virgin Australia
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Sydney then take the train to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Cornwall Square Transit Centre No.182 Cimitiere St.
- Duration1 day 13h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$440($295)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Launceston.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$375($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gold Coast and Launceston
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gold Coast to Launceston by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$275 ($185) and will take around 3h 35m.
The distance between Gold Coast and Launceston is around 1,631km (1,014 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,599km (993 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Gold Coast and Launceston by plane.
The quickest way to get from Gold Coast to Launceston is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx A$275 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Gold Coast and Launceston is to fly which will typically cost around A$275 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gold Coast and Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gold Coast and Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Gold Coast and Launceston. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) and arrive at Launceston (LST). The flight takes around 2h 40m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Gold Coast and Launceston with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 40m.
Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas fly between Gold Coast and Launceston. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) and and arrive into Launceston (LST). These flights usually take around 2h 40m.
The flight from Gold Coast to Launceston typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) and and arrive into Launceston (LST).
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Gold Coast to Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gold Coast to Launceston is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around A$275 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gold Coast and Launceston
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 35m | A$275($185) | hourly | 1,631km (1,014 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5hrs | A$470($315) | every 20 mins | 1,776km (1,104 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 35m | A$325($215) | twice daily | 1,888km (1,173 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 1 day 13h | A$440($295) | once daily | 2,422km (1,505 miles) |
| Bus to Sydney, train and ferry | 1 day 13h | A$500($335) | once daily | 2,409km (1,497 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 1 day 14h | A$420($280) | once daily | 2,550km (1,584 miles) |
| Train to Roma Street station, platform 7, ferry and bus | 1 day 14h | A$420($280) | once daily | 2,552km (1,586 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 4h | A$375($250) | twice daily | 2,212km (1,374 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gold Coast and Launceston
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
NSW TrainLink
Redline
Firefly Express
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
XPT
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Launceston
The following major airports near Launceston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Launceston
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Launceston
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 159km (99 miles) from Launceston