How to travel from Launceston to Port Arthur, Australia

The distance between Launceston and Port Arthur is around 254km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Launceston to Port Arthur by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Port ArthurLaunceston if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Launceston (LST) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time30min
  • Typical cost
    A$220($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hobart Transit Centre No.230 Liverpool St and then to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$61($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Port Arthur.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance254km (158 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Launceston and Port Arthur

There are several options for getting from Launceston to Port Arthur by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$58 ($39) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$49 ($33).

The distance between Launceston and Port Arthur is around 254km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (124 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Launceston and Port Arthur by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Launceston to Port Arthur is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx A$49 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Launceston and Port Arthur, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$58 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Launceston and Port Arthur. We recommend that you drive to Port Arthur. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Launceston and Port Arthur. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Launceston to Port Arthur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hobart Transit Centre No.230 Liverpool St and Town Hall Elizabeth St #D4. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Redline and Tassielink Transit run regular bus services between Launceston and Port Arthur. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Launceston to Port Arthur. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Launceston and Port Arthur. The distance is around 254km (158 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Launceston to Port Arthur is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around A$61 ($41).

How do I get from Launceston to Port Arthur

Compare travel optionsbetween Launceston and Port Arthur

Transport options from Launceston to Port Arthur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 50m
A$220($150)
once daily275km (171 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
A$61($41)
once daily296km (184 miles)
Bus via Hobart Transit Centre4h 40m
A$58($39)
once daily301km (187 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
A$49($33)
on demand254km (158 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