How to travel from Melbourne to St Helens, Australia
The distance between Melbourne and St Helens is around 651km (405 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Melbourne to St Helens by plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out St Helens → Melbourne if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical costA$160($110)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Cornwall Square Transit Centre No.182 Cimitiere St and then to No.6 Circassian St.
- Duration13h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$340($230)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Devonport then drive to St Helens.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$345($230)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Melbourne and St Helens
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Melbourne to St Helens by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$160 ($110) and will take around 3h 45m.
The distance between Melbourne and St Helens is around 651km (405 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 481km (299 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Melbourne and St Helens by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Melbourne to St Helens is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx A$160 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Melbourne and St Helens is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$160 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Melbourne and St Helens. We recommend that you fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Melbourne and St Helens. We recommend that you fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Melbourne to St Helens. We recommend that you fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to St Helens is Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) which is approximately 90km (56 miles) from St Helens. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) 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 St Helens. We recommend that you fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Melbourne to St Helens is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around A$160 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Melbourne and St Helens
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 3h 45m | A$160($110) | twice daily | 651km (405 miles) |
| Fly to Launceston (LST), Bus | 4h 35m | A$265($180) | twice daily | 755km (469 miles) |
| Fly to Devonport (DPO), bus | 5h 55m | A$475($320) | twice daily | 711km (442 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 13h 40m | A$340($230) | twice daily | 703km (437 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 12h 30m | A$345($230) | twice daily | 679km (422 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Melbourne and St Helens
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Sharp Aviation
Bus companies
Calow's Coaches
Redline
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near St Helens
The following major airports near St Helens offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from St Helens
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 153km (95 miles) from St Helens
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from St Helens