How to travel from Yamba to Launceston, Australia
The distance between Yamba and Launceston is around 1,643km (1,021 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Yamba to Launceston by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Launceston → Yamba if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Launceston (LST).
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical costA$590($395)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Sydney then take the train to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Cornwall Square Transit Centre No.182 Cimitiere St.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$490($330)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Sydney and then to Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Cornwall Square Transit Centre No.182 Cimitiere St.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$580($390)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Launceston.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$585($395)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamba and Launceston
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yamba to Launceston by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$390 ($260) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$590 ($395).
The distance between Yamba and Launceston is around 1,643km (1,021 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,447km (899 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Yamba and Launceston by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Yamba to Launceston is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$590 ($395).
The cheapest way to travel between Yamba and Launceston is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$390 ($260) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yamba and Launceston. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yamba and Launceston. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamba to Launceston. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 5h 30m.
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 Yamba to Launceston. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Launceston (LST). instead which will take 5h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamba to Launceston is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around A$590 ($395).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yamba and Launceston
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 30m | A$590($395) | once daily | 1,643km (1,021 miles) |
| Bus to Coffs Harbour, Fly | 5h 55m | A$755($505) | once daily | 1,758km (1,092 miles) |
| Bus to Byron Bay, plane | 6h 20m | A$605($405) | once daily | 1,810km (1,125 miles) |
| Bus to Ballina, plane | 7h 25m | A$390($260) | once daily | 1,899km (1,180 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 9h | A$490($330) | once daily | 2,216km (1,377 miles) |
| Bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane, train and ferry | 1 day 9h | A$485($325) | once daily | 2,242km (1,393 miles) |
| Bus to Spring St Opp Zuber Lane, train and ferry | 1 day 10h | A$485($325) | once daily | 2,257km (1,402 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 10h | A$580($390) | once daily | 2,195km (1,364 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 2h | A$585($395) | twice daily | 2,037km (1,266 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yamba and Launceston
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Redline
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
Airports near Launceston
The following major airports near Launceston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Launceston
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Launceston
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 159km (99 miles) from Launceston