How to travel from Launceston to Bathurst, Australia
The distance between Launceston and Bathurst is around 3,361km (2,088 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Launceston to Bathurst by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bathurst → Launceston if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Launceston (LST) to Albany (ALH).
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time5h 50m
- Typical costA$705($475)
Virgin Australia
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Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Devonport Interchange then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take the train to Central Station and then to Perth then take the bus to Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany.
- Duration4 days 8h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,240($835)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Campbell Rd After Bathhurst St.
- Duration1 day 21h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$935($630)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Launceston and Bathurst
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Launceston to Bathurst by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$705 ($475) and will take around 6h 10m.
The distance between Launceston and Bathurst is around 3,361km (2,088 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 918km (570 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Launceston and Bathurst by plane.
The quickest way to get from Launceston to Bathurst is to fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx A$705 ($475).
The cheapest way to travel between Launceston and Bathurst is to fly which will typically cost around A$705 ($475) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Launceston and Bathurst. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 6h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Launceston and Bathurst. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 6h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Launceston and Bathurst. Flights depart from Launceston (LST) and arrive at Albany (ALH) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 5h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Launceston to Bathurst. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 6h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Launceston to Bathurst typically takes around 5h 50m. Flights depart from Launceston (LST) and and arrive into Albany (ALH).
The closest major airport to Bathurst is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Bathurst. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Launceston to Bathurst. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 6h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Launceston to Bathurst is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around A$705 ($475).
Compare travel optionsbetween Launceston and Bathurst
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 6h 10m | A$705($475) | on demand | 3,361km (2,088 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 8h 20m | A$1,120($750) | every 20 mins | 3,612km (2,244 miles) |
| Bus to Hobart Transit Centre, No.230 Liverpool St, Fly | 9h 10m | A$1,205($810) | 4 times a day | 3,618km (2,248 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 11h 25m | A$1,040($700) | once daily | 3,407km (2,117 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 4 days 8h | A$1,240($835) | once a week | 5,849km (3,634 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 21h | A$935($630) | twice daily | 3,895km (2,420 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Launceston and Bathurst
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Qantas
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Bus companies
Transwa
Redline
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Bathurst
The following major airports near Bathurst offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Orange Airport (OAG)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Bathurst
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 159km (99 miles) from Bathurst
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 214km (133 miles) from Bathurst