How to travel from Point Lookout to Burnie, Australia

The distance between Point Lookout and Burnie is around 1,863km (1,157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Point Lookout to Burnie by ferry, plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BurniePoint Lookout if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Plane

Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Burnie (BWT).

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$865($580)
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Ferry, Plane and Bus

Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Devonport (DPO) then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$790($535)
Operated by

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Ferry, Train and Plane

Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Robina station platform 1 then fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Burnie (BWT).

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$700($470)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry to Toondah Harbour, plane and bus

Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Devonport Interchange and then to Burnie City Terminus.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$475($320)
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Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus

Take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then take the train to Robina station platform 1 then fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Devonport Interchange and then to Burnie City Terminus.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$670($450)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Point Lookout and Burnie

There are several options for getting from Point Lookout to Burnie by ferry, plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which costs around A$475 ($320) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$865 ($580).

The distance between Point Lookout and Burnie is around 1,863km (1,157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,667km (1,036 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Point Lookout and Burnie by ferry and plane.

The quickest way to get from Point Lookout to Burnie is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx A$865 ($580).

The cheapest way to travel between Point Lookout and Burnie is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$475 ($320) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Point Lookout to Burnie. We recommend that you take a ferry to Toondah Harbour then fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 6h 40m.

The closest major airport to Burnie is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Burnie. 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

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Point Lookout to Burnie is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$865 ($580).

How do I get from Point Lookout to Burnie

Compare travel optionsbetween Point Lookout and Burnie

Transport options from Point Lookout to Burnie
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane
6h 40m
A$865($580)
every 3 hours1,863km (1,157 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Bus
7h 5m
A$790($535)
every 2 hours1,936km (1,203 miles)
Ferry, Train and Plane
7h 45m
A$700($470)
every 3 hours1,901km (1,181 miles)
Ferry to Toondah Harbour, plane and bus
7h 45m
A$475($320)
every 20 mins1,917km (1,191 miles)
Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus
8h 60m
A$670($450)
every 20 mins1,936km (1,203 miles)

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Airports near Burnie

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

BWT
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Burnie
DPO
Devonport Airport (DPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Burnie
HBA
Hobart Airport (HBA)
International Airport
Distance
238km (148 miles) from Burnie