How to travel from Port Fairy to Bicheno, Australia
The distance between Port Fairy and Bicheno is around 955km (593 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 10m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Port Fairy to Bicheno by car, ferry, bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bicheno → Port Fairy if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Tourist Information Centre then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Opp. No.5 Story St.
- Duration7h 10m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical costA$170($115)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Bicheno.
- Duration15h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$210($140)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Fairy and Bicheno
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Fairy to Bicheno by car, ferry, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$170 ($115) and will take around 7h 10m.
The distance between Port Fairy and Bicheno is around 955km (593 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 645km (401 miles)
It takes around 15h 45m to get from Port Fairy and Bicheno by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Port Fairy to Bicheno is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx A$170 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Fairy and Bicheno is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$170 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Fairy and Bicheno. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Opp. No.5 Story St. instead which will take 7h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Fairy and Bicheno. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Opp. No.5 Story St. instead which will take 7h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Fairy to Bicheno. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Opp. No.5 Story St. instead which will take 7h 10m.
The closest major airport to Bicheno is Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Bicheno. Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) and Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) 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 Port Fairy to Bicheno. We recommend that you drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Bicheno. instead which will take 15h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Fairy to Bicheno is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 15h 45m and will usually cost around A$210 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Fairy and Bicheno
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 7h 10m | A$170($115) | once daily | 1,194km (742 miles) |
| Bus to Tourist Information Centre, plane | 8h 10m | A$460($310) | once daily | 1,374km (853 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 55m | A$235($160) | twice daily | 955km (593 miles) |
| Train to Southern Cross, plane and bus | 8h 60m | A$235($160) | twice daily | 1,134km (704 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 45m | A$210($140) | twice daily | 958km (595 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Fairy and Bicheno
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
V-Line
Calow's Coaches
Tassielink Transit
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Bicheno
The following major airports near Bicheno offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Bicheno
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Bicheno
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 175km (109 miles) from Bicheno