How to travel from Melbourne to Devonport, Australia

The distance between Melbourne and Devonport is around 435km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Melbourne to Devonport by plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Devonport (DPO).

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$305($205)
Operated by

Qantas

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Devonport.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$140($95)
Operated by

Spirit of Tasmania

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Melbourne and Devonport

There are several options for getting from Melbourne to Devonport by plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around A$140 ($95) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$305 ($205).

The distance between Melbourne and Devonport is around 435km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 393km (244 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Melbourne and Devonport by plane.

The quickest way to get from Melbourne to Devonport is to fly which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx A$305 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Melbourne and Devonport is to take a ferry which will typically cost around A$140 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Melbourne and Devonport. We recommend that you fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Devonport (DPO). instead which will take 1h 60m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Melbourne and Devonport. We recommend that you fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Devonport (DPO). instead which will take 1h 60m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Melbourne and Devonport. The ferry typically takes around 9h 40m and departs twice daily.

Spirit of Tasmania run the ferry services between Melbourne and Devonport. Ferries run twice daily and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Melbourne and Devonport. Flights depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Devonport (DPO). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Melbourne and Devonport with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

Qantas fly between Melbourne and Devonport. Flights depart from Melbourne (MEL) and and arrive into Devonport (DPO). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.

The flight from Melbourne to Devonport typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Melbourne (MEL) and and arrive into Devonport (DPO).

The closest major airport to Devonport is Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Devonport. Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) 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 Melbourne to Devonport. We recommend that you fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Devonport (DPO). instead which will take 1h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Melbourne to Devonport is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around A$305 ($205).

How do I get from Melbourne to Devonport

Compare travel optionsbetween Melbourne and Devonport

Transport options from Melbourne to Devonport
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 60m
A$305($205)
every 20 mins445km (276 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 20m
A$240($160)
every 20 mins616km (383 miles)
Ferry
9h 40m
A$140($95)
twice daily435km (270 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Melbourne and Devonport

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Airports near Devonport

The following major airports near Devonport offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

DPO
Devonport Airport (DPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Devonport
BWT
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (36 miles) from Devonport
HBA
Hobart Airport (HBA)
International Airport
Distance
207km (129 miles) from Devonport