The distance between Launceston and Cygnet is around 256km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Launceston to Cygnet by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cygnet → Launceston if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Hobart Transit Centre and then to No.42 Channel Hwy.
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There are several options for getting from Launceston to Cygnet by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$58 ($39) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$34 ($23).
The distance between Launceston and Cygnet is around 256km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 192km (119 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Launceston and Cygnet by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Launceston to Cygnet is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx A$34 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Launceston and Cygnet, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$58 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Launceston and Cygnet. We recommend that you drive to Cygnet. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Launceston and Cygnet. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Launceston to Cygnet. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hobart Transit Centre and City Interchange #D1. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Redline and Tassielink Transit run regular bus services between Launceston and Cygnet. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Launceston to Cygnet. We recommend that you take the bus to Hobart Transit Centre and then to No.42 Channel Hwy. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Cygnet is Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Cygnet. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Launceston and Cygnet. The distance is around 256km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Launceston to Cygnet is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around A$58 ($39).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 3h 40m | A$58($39) | every 20 mins | 270km (168 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | A$34($23) | on demand | 256km (159 miles) |
Redline
Tassielink Transit
The following major airports near Cygnet offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.