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

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There are 3 ways to get from Canberra to Launceston by plane, bus, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Launceston (LST)plane plane CBR - LST
    3h 25m
    $258–600

  2. Bus, train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Post Office/Hobson Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Stratford Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to North Shore Stationtrain train
    4. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcarferry car ferry
    5. Take the bus from Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A to Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2bus bus 705
    27h 36m
    $80–331

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to North Shore Station/Station Stbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A to Launceston General Hospital, Charles Stbus bus 705
    23h 44m
    $125–393

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

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration27h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Launceston, TAS, Australia?

Link Airways, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Launceston (LST) every 4 hours.

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