How to travel from Launceston to Port Fairy, Australia
The distance between Launceston and Port Fairy is around 818km (509 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Launceston to Port Fairy by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Fairy → Launceston if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Launceston (LST) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical costA$525($350)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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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 Warrnambool Station.
- Duration15h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$215($145)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Devonport Interchange then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take the bus to Geelong Station and then to Warrnambool Station.
- Duration15h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$240($160)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Port Fairy.
- Duration14h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$190($130)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Launceston and Port Fairy
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Launceston to Port Fairy by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$190 ($130) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$525 ($350).
The distance between Launceston and Port Fairy is around 818km (509 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 538km (334 miles)
It takes around 14h 10m to get from Launceston and Port Fairy by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Launceston to Port Fairy is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$525 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Launceston and Port Fairy is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$190 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Launceston and Port Fairy. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre. instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Launceston and Port Fairy. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre. instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Launceston to Port Fairy. We recommend that you fly from Launceston (LST) to Mount Gambier (MGB) then take the bus to Port Fairy Visitor Centre. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Port Fairy is Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) (MGB) which is approximately 146km (91 miles) from Port Fairy. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) 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 Port Fairy. We recommend that you drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Port Fairy. instead which will take 14h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Launceston to Port Fairy is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 14h 10m and will usually cost around A$190 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Launceston and Port Fairy
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 5hrs | A$525($350) | once daily | 1,046km (650 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 50m | A$420($280) | once daily | 1,081km (672 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 15h 40m | A$215($145) | twice daily | 843km (524 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 15h 40m | A$240($160) | 4 times a week | 878km (546 miles) |
| Bus to Devonport Interchange, ferry | 18h 30m | A$270($180) | 3 times a week | 978km (607 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 10m | A$190($130) | twice daily | 818km (509 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Launceston and Port Fairy
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Redline
Firefly Express
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Train operators
V-Line
Airports near Port Fairy
The following major airports near Port Fairy offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)
- Distance
- 146km (91 miles) from Port Fairy
Avalon Airport (AVV)
- Distance
- 199km (124 miles) from Port Fairy
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
- Distance
- 242km (150 miles) from Port Fairy