How to travel from Hobart to Port Arthur, Australia

The distance between Hobart and Port Arthur is around 91km (57 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hobart to Port Arthur by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$16($11)
Operated by

Tassielink Transit

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Port Arthur.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    A$225($150)
Operated by

United Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Port Arthur.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance95km (59 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hobart and Port Arthur

There are several options for getting from Hobart to Port Arthur by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$16 ($11) and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$225 ($150).

The distance between Hobart and Port Arthur is around 91km (57 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 51km (32 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Hobart and Port Arthur by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hobart to Port Arthur is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx A$225 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Hobart and Port Arthur, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$16 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hobart and Port Arthur. We recommend that you take a taxi to Port Arthur. instead which will take 1h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hobart and Port Arthur. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hobart and Port Arthur with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 35m.

Tassielink Transit run regular bus services between Hobart and Port Arthur. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hobart to Port Arthur. We recommend that you take the bus to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd. instead which will take 1h 35m.

The closest major airport to Port Arthur is Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Port Arthur. Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) and Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hobart and Port Arthur. The distance is around 95km (59 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hobart to Port Arthur is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around A$16 ($11).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hobart and Port Arthur

Transport options from Hobart to Port Arthur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 35m
A$16($11)
twice daily91km (57 miles)
Taxi
1h 10m
A$225($150)
on demand95km (59 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
A$19($13)
on demand95km (59 miles)

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Airports near Port Arthur

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

HBA
Hobart Airport (HBA)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Port Arthur
LST
Launceston Airport (LST)
Domestic Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Port Arthur
DPO
Devonport Airport (DPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
248km (154 miles) from Port Arthur