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How to get fromCanberra to Launcestonby plane, bus, car ferry or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Launceston by plane, bus, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Canberra International Airport to Launceston

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Launceston (LST)planeCBR - LST
    4h 55m
    $248–700

  2. Bus, train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Post Office/Hobson Stbus
    2. Take the train from Stratford Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to North Shore Stationtrain
    4. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcarferry
    5. Take the bus from Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A to Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2bus705
    27h 32m
    $78–324

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to North Shore Station/Station Stbus
    3. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcarferry
    4. Take the bus from Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A to Launceston General Hospital, Charles Stbus705
    23h 44m

  4. Fly Canberra International Airport to Devonport Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Devonport Airport (DPO)planeCBR - DPO
    2. Take the bus from Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A to Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2bus
    7h 29m
    $347–786

  5. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Launceston

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Launceston (LST)planeSYD - LST
    6h 8m
    $170–500

Canberra to Launceston by bus, train, foot, and car ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration27h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Launceston, TAS, Australia?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Launceston (LST) every 2 hours.

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