How to travel from Healesville to Launceston, Australia

The distance between Healesville and Launceston is around 581km (361 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Healesville to Launceston by bus, train, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LauncestonHealesville if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Melbourne Central then fly from Melbourne Essendon Apt (MEB) to Launceston (LST).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$365($245)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Charles St Outside Hospital.

  • Duration12h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$335($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Launceston.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$330($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Healesville and Launceston

There are several options for getting from Healesville to Launceston by bus, train, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which costs around A$215 ($145) and will take around 3h 20m.

The distance between Healesville and Launceston is around 581km (361 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 440km (274 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Healesville and Launceston by bus, train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Healesville to Launceston is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx A$215 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Healesville and Launceston is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$215 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Healesville and Launceston. We recommend that you take the bus to Lilydale Station/West William St then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Healesville and Launceston. We recommend that you take the bus to Lilydale Station/West William St then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Healesville to Launceston. We recommend that you take the bus to Lilydale Station/West William St then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Healesville to Launceston. We recommend that you take the bus to Lilydale Station/West William St then take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 3h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Healesville to Launceston is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around A$215 ($145).

How do I get from Healesville to Launceston

Compare travel optionsbetween Healesville and Launceston

Transport options from Healesville to Launceston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 15m
A$365($245)
hourly687km (427 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 20m
A$215($145)
hourly581km (361 miles)
Bus to Lilydale Station/West William St, train and plane5h 5m
A$375($250)
every 20 mins615km (382 miles)
Ferry and Bus
12h 60m
A$335($225)
twice daily608km (378 miles)
Car and Ferry
11h 40m
A$330($220)
twice daily603km (375 miles)

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Airports near Launceston

The following major airports near Launceston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

LST
Launceston Airport (LST)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Launceston
DPO
Devonport Airport (DPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Launceston
HBA
Hobart Airport (HBA)
International Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Launceston