How to travel from Shoal Bay to Cygnet, Australia
The distance between Shoal Bay and Cygnet is around 1,367km (849 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Shoal Bay to Cygnet by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cygnet → Shoal Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to No.42 Channel Hwy.
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical costA$855($575)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Cygnet.
- Duration24h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$560($380)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shoal Bay and Cygnet
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shoal Bay to Cygnet by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which costs around A$285 ($195) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$855 ($575).
The distance between Shoal Bay and Cygnet is around 1,367km (849 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,243km (772 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Shoal Bay and Cygnet by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Shoal Bay to Cygnet is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx A$855 ($575).
The cheapest way to travel between Shoal Bay and Cygnet is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$285 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Shoal Bay and Cygnet. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to No.42 Channel Hwy. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shoal Bay and Cygnet. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to No.42 Channel Hwy. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shoal Bay to Cygnet. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to No.42 Channel Hwy. instead which will take 5h 25m.
The closest major airport to Cygnet is Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Cygnet. Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) 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 Shoal Bay to Cygnet. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to No.42 Channel Hwy. instead which will take 5h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shoal Bay to Cygnet is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around A$855 ($575).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shoal Bay and Cygnet
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 25m | A$855($575) | every 20 mins | 1,583km (983 miles) |
| Bus to Newcastle Airport, Williamtown Dr, plane | 7h 35m | A$465($315) | every 20 mins | 1,608km (999 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 7h 35m | A$285($195) | every 20 mins | 1,367km (849 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 24h 45m | A$560($380) | twice daily | 1,826km (1,135 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shoal Bay and Cygnet
Bus companies
Port Stephens Coaches
Tassielink Transit
Redline
Train operators
Transport for NSW
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airports near Cygnet
The following major airports near Cygnet offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Cygnet
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 180km (112 miles) from Cygnet
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 227km (141 miles) from Cygnet