What is the cheapest way to get from Launceston to Swan Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Launceston to Swan Bay is to bus and car ferry which costs $55 - $310 and takes 19h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Launceston to Swan Bay?

The fastest way to get from Launceston to Swan Bay is to fly and bus which takes 6h 3m and costs $130 - $420.

How far is it from Launceston to Swan Bay?

The distance between Launceston and Swan Bay is 652 km.

How do I travel from Launceston to Swan Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Launceston to Swan Bay without a car is to bus and car ferry and train and taxi which takes 18h 52m and costs $240 - $480.

How long does it take to get from Launceston to Swan Bay?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Launceston to Swan Bay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Swan Bay?

There are 1357+ hotels available in Swan Bay.

Launceston to Swan Bay - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Launceston to Swan Bay by plane, bus, car, car ferry, train, or taxi

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

Fly Launceston to Melbourne Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Launceston (LST) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)LST - MEL
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Station
3. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Surf Beach
6h 3m
$134–420
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2 to Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A705
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong
3. Take the bus from North Shore Station/Station St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rd
5. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Surf Beach
19h 36m
$60–304
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Launceston to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong
3. Take the car ferry from Queenscliff to Sorrento
4. Drive from Sorrento to Swan Bay
15h 39m
$114–355
Fly Launceston to Essendon Fields Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Launceston (LST) to Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)LST - MEB
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Narre Warren Station
3. Take the bus from Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr to General Store/Phillip Island Rd
8h 5m
$130–523
Bus to Devonport Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2 to Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A
2. Fly from Devonport Airport (DPO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)DPO - MEL
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Station
4. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Surf Beach
8h 39m
$220–430
Bus, car ferry, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Launceston General Hospital, Charles St to Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A705
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong
3. Take the train from North Shore Station to Footscray Station
4. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Station
5. Take the taxi from Stony Point Station to Swan Bay
18h 52m
$240–478
Bus, car ferry, train via Pakenham
1. Take the bus from Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2 to Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A705
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong
3. Take the train from North Shore Station to Southern Cross Station
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Station
5. Take the bus from Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr to General Store/Phillip Island Rd
20h 8m
$80–293
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2 to Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A705
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong
3. Take the train from North Shore Station to Sunshine Station
4. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Oakleigh Station/Portman St903
5. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to General Store/Phillip Island Rd
21h 9m
$76–298

Launceston to Swan Bay by bus, foot, and car ferry

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19h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 652.3 km
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Launceston, TAS, Australia and Swan Bay, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Launceston to Swan Bay. However, you can take the taxi to Launceston (LST) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal, walk to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, take the bus to Koo Wee Rup Station, then take the bus to Surf Beach. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Launceston to Swan Bay via Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal, Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong, Queenscliff, and Sorrento in around 15h 39m.

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