What is the cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Launceston?

The cheapest way to get from Gold Coast to Launceston is to fly which costs $200 - $550 and takes 6h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Launceston?

The fastest way to get from Gold Coast to Launceston is to train and fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $220 - $550.

How far is it from Gold Coast to Launceston?

The distance between Gold Coast and Launceston is 1631 km.

How do I travel from Gold Coast to Launceston without a car?

The best way to get from Gold Coast to Launceston without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 2 days 21h and costs $3,300 - $4,900.

How long does it take to get from Gold Coast to Launceston?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Gold Coast to Launceston, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Gold Coast and Launceston?

Launceston is 1h ahead of Gold Coast. It is currently 5:42 AM in Gold Coast and 6:42 AM in Launceston.

Where can I stay near Launceston?

There are 351+ hotels available in Launceston.

Gold Coast to Launceston - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 6 ways to get from Gold Coast to Launceston by plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Gold Coast Airport to Launceston
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Launceston (LST)plane OOL - LST
6h 21m
$206–526
Fly Gold Coast Airport to Devonport Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Devonport Airport (DPO)plane OOL - DPO
2. Take the bus from Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A to Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2bus
9h 31m
$196–732
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Brisbanebus
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
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 General Hospital, Charles Stbus 705
2d 21h
$3,381–4,807
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gold Coast to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelongcar
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcarferry
3. Drive from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Launcestoncar
30h 1m
$384–737
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Launceston
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Launceston (LST)plane BNE - LST
6h 14m
$226–504
Bus, bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Launceston
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Byron Baybus
2. Take the bus from Byron Bay Interchange, Stand A to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, Southern Cross Drbus
3. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Launceston (LST)plane BNK - LST
9h 22m
$241–681

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Launceston (LST) flights

55Weekly Planes

5h 21mAverage Duration

$120Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,631.3 km
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Launceston, TAS, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Launceston (LST) every 4 hours.

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