How to travel from Shepparton to Strahan, Australia
The distance between Shepparton and Strahan is around 824km (512 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Shepparton to Strahan by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Strahan → Shepparton if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Broadmeadows then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St.
- Duration8h 15m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical costA$365($245)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus and then to IGA Reid St.
- Duration17h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$360($240)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus and then to IGA Reid St.
- Duration18h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$375($250)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Strahan.
- Duration14h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$360($240)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shepparton and Strahan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shepparton to Strahan by car, ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$360 ($240) and will take around 14h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$365 ($245).
The distance between Shepparton and Strahan is around 824km (512 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 642km (399 miles)
It takes around 14h 50m to get from Shepparton and Strahan by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Shepparton to Strahan is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 15m and will set you back approx A$365 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Shepparton and Strahan is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$360 ($240) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Shepparton and Strahan. We recommend that you take the train to Broadmeadows then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shepparton and Strahan. We recommend that you take the train to Broadmeadows then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shepparton to Strahan. We recommend that you take the train to Broadmeadows then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Burnie (BWT) then take the bus to IGA Reid St. instead which will take 8h 15m.
The closest major airport to Strahan is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 133km (83 miles) from Strahan. 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 Shepparton to Strahan. We recommend that you drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Strahan. instead which will take 14h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shepparton to Strahan is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 14h 50m and will usually cost around A$360 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shepparton and Strahan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 8h 15m | A$365($245) | once daily | 824km (512 miles) |
| Train to Essendon, plane and bus | 8h 30m | A$500($335) | 6 times a week | 904km (561 miles) |
| Train to Broadmeadows, plane and bus | 8h 50m | A$400($270) | once daily | 897km (557 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 17h 10m | A$360($240) | once daily | 921km (573 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18h 5m | A$375($250) | once daily | 958km (595 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 50m | A$360($240) | twice daily | 831km (516 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shepparton and Strahan
Airlines
Regional Express
Qantas
Sharp Aviation
Train operators
V/Line
Bus companies
Merseylink
Tassielink Transit
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Strahan
The following major airports near Strahan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
- Distance
- 133km (83 miles) from Strahan
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from Strahan
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 194km (121 miles) from Strahan