How to travel from Healesville to St Helens, Australia
The distance between Healesville and St Helens is around 719km (447 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Healesville to St Helens by car, ferry, taxi, bus, train 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 → Healesville if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Devonport (DPO) then take the bus to Cornwall Square Transit Centre No.182 Cimitiere St and then to No.6 Circassian St.
- Duration7h 25m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical costA$375($250)
Multiple operators
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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 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$460($310)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to St Helens.
- Duration13h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$355($240)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Healesville and St Helens
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Healesville to St Helens by car, ferry, taxi, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which costs around A$195 ($130) and will take around 5h 15m.
The distance between Healesville and St Helens is around 719km (447 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 468km (291 miles)
It takes around 13h 25m to get from Healesville and St Helens by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Healesville to St Helens is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx A$195 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Healesville and St Helens is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$195 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Healesville and St Helens. 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) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Healesville and St Helens. 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) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Healesville to St Helens. 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) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 5h 15m.
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 Healesville 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 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Healesville to St Helens is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 25m and will usually cost around A$355 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween Healesville and St Helens
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 7h 25m | A$375($250) | twice daily | 779km (484 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 15m | A$195($130) | twice daily | 719km (447 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 10m | A$345($235) | twice daily | 825km (513 miles) |
Taxi, Ferry and Bus | 14h 40m | A$460($310) | twice daily | 771km (479 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 25m | A$355($240) | twice daily | 747km (464 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Healesville and St Helens
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Sharp Aviation
Regional Express
Bus companies
Redline
Calow's Coaches
Metropolitan buses
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Train operators
Metro Trains Melbourne
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