How to travel from Kingscliff to Launceston, Australia
The distance between Kingscliff and Launceston is around 1,627km (1,011 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kingscliff to Launceston by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Launceston → Kingscliff if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Launceston (LST).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical costA$555($375)
Virgin Australia
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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$625($420)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kingscliff and Launceston
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kingscliff to Launceston by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$340 ($230) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$555 ($375).
The distance between Kingscliff and Launceston is around 1,627km (1,011 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,577km (980 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Kingscliff and Launceston by plane.
The quickest way to get from Kingscliff to Launceston is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx A$555 ($375).
The cheapest way to travel between Kingscliff and Launceston is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$340 ($230) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kingscliff 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 Kingscliff 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 Kingscliff 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 Kingscliff and Launceston with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 40m.
Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Qantas fly between Kingscliff and Launceston. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) and and arrive into Launceston (LST). These flights usually take around 2h 40m.
The flight from Kingscliff 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 Kingscliff 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 Kingscliff to Launceston is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around A$555 ($375).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kingscliff and Launceston
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 3h 35m | A$555($375) | hourly | 1,627km (1,011 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 25m | A$340($230) | twice daily | 1,639km (1,018 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 55m | A$440($295) | hourly | 1,822km (1,132 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 4h | A$625($420) | twice daily | 2,181km (1,355 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kingscliff and Launceston
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
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