How to travel from Port Arthur to St Helens, Australia

The distance between Port Arthur and St Helens is around 303km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Port Arthur to St Helens by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Sorell Park & Ride Station Lane then Bicheno Information Centre and then to No.6 Circassian St.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$39($26)
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Drive

Drive to St Helens.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance306km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Arthur and St Helens

There are several options for getting from Port Arthur to St Helens by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$39 ($26) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$58 ($39).

The distance between Port Arthur and St Helens is around 303km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (127 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Port Arthur and St Helens by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Arthur to St Helens is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx A$58 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Arthur and St Helens, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$39 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Arthur and St Helens. We recommend that you drive to St Helens. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Arthur and St Helens. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Arthur to St Helens. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sorell Park & Ride Station Lane and Bicheno Information Centre. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Tassielink Transit, Calow's Coaches and Redline run regular bus services between Port Arthur and St Helens. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Arthur to St Helens. We recommend that you take the bus to Sorell Park & Ride Station Lane then Bicheno Information Centre and then to No.6 Circassian St. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Port Arthur and St Helens. The distance is around 306km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Arthur to St Helens is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around A$39 ($26).

How do I get from Port Arthur to St Helens

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Arthur and St Helens

Transport options from Port Arthur to St Helens
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 50m
A$39($26)
5 times a week303km (188 miles)
Bus via (Set Down Only) Collins St opp. Elizabeth St Mall5h 25m
A$49($33)
once daily350km (217 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
A$58($39)
on demand306km (190 miles)

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Airports near St Helens

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

LST
Launceston Airport (LST)
Domestic Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from St Helens
DPO
Devonport Airport (DPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from St Helens
HBA
Hobart Airport (HBA)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from St Helens