How to travel from Swansea to Launceston, Australia

The distance between Swansea and Launceston is around 1,118km (695 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Swansea to Launceston by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Launceston (LST).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$255($175)
Operated byJetstar+ 2 others

2 similiar routes

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Train, Ferry and Bus

Take the train to Central Station and then to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Charles St Outside Hospital.

  • Duration24h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$410($275)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Launceston.

  • Duration21hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$285($190)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Launceston

There are several options for getting from Swansea to Launceston by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$155 ($105) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$255 ($175).

The distance between Swansea and Launceston is around 1,118km (695 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,010km (627 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Swansea and Launceston by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Swansea to Launceston is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx A$255 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Launceston is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$155 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Swansea and Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swansea and Launceston. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Swansea and Launceston. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and arrive at Launceston (LST) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Swansea to Launceston. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Swansea to Launceston typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and and arrive into Launceston (LST).

The closest major airport to Launceston is Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Launceston. 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 Swansea to Launceston. We recommend that you take the train to Central Station then fly from Sydney (SYD) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 5h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Launceston is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around A$155 ($105).

How do I get from Swansea to Launceston

Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Launceston

Transport options from Swansea to Launceston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 25m
A$255($175)
hourly1,377km (856 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
A$155($105)
hourly1,118km (695 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 5m
A$580($390)
every 20 mins1,410km (876 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus + 2 similar
24h 30m
A$410($275)
once daily1,638km (1,018 miles)
Train to Central Station, ferry and bus1 day 1h
A$300($200)
once daily1,662km (1,033 miles)
Bus, Train and Ferry1 day 1h
A$380($255)
once daily1,638km (1,018 miles)
Car and Ferry
21hrs
A$285($190)
twice daily1,509km (938 miles)

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Airports near Launceston

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

LST
Launceston Airport (LST)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Launceston
DPO
Devonport Airport (DPO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Launceston
HBA
Hobart Airport (HBA)
International Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Launceston