How to travel from Griffith to Launceston, Australia
The distance between Griffith and Launceston is around 992km (616 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Griffith to Launceston by plane, car, ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Launceston → Griffith if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Launceston (LST).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical costA$325($220)
Qantas
+ 3 othersBus and Ferry
Take the bus to Shepparton and then to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Cornwall Square Transit Centre No.182 Cimitiere St.
- Duration19h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$390($260)
Multiple operators
Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Shepparton 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.
- Duration18hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$385($260)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Launceston.
- Duration16hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$405($270)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Griffith and Launceston
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Griffith to Launceston by plane, car, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$325 ($220) and will take around 3h 45m.
The distance between Griffith and Launceston is around 992km (616 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 800km (497 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Griffith and Launceston by plane.
The quickest way to get from Griffith to Launceston is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx A$325 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Griffith and Launceston is to fly which will typically cost around A$325 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Griffith and Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Griffith (GFF) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Griffith and Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Griffith (GFF) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Griffith and Launceston. Flights depart from Griffith (GFF) and arrive at Launceston (LST) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Griffith to Launceston. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Griffith to Launceston typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Griffith (GFF) 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 Griffith to Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Griffith (GFF) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Griffith to Launceston is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around A$325 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Griffith and Launceston
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 3h 45m | A$325($220) | once daily | 1,408km (875 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 19h 30m | A$390($260) | once daily | 1,055km (655 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 18hrs | A$385($260) | once daily | 1,012km (629 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 18h 50m | A$405($275) | 4 times a week | 1,181km (734 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16hrs | A$405($270) | twice daily | 992km (616 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Griffith and Launceston
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Bus companies
V/Line
Redline
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
NSW TrainLink XPT
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