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 $110 - $400.

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 50m 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 1349+ 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)plane LST - MEL
2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Surf Beachbus
6h 3m
$119–400
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2 to Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop Abus 705
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelongcarferry
3. Take the bus from North Shore Station/Station St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange/Rossiter Rdbus
5. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Surf Beachbus
19h 36m
$60–304
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Launceston to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcar
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelongcarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Queenscliff to Sorrentocarferry
4. Drive from Sorrento to Swan Baycar
15h 32m
$111–348
Fly Launceston to Essendon Fields Airport, bus
1. Fly from Launceston (LST) to Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)plane LST - MEB
2. Take the bus from Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr to General Store/Phillip Island Rdbus
7h 50m
$125–513
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 Abus
2. Fly from Devonport Airport (DPO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane DPO - MEL
3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Surf Beachbus
8h 39m
$200–440
Bus, car ferry, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Charles St opp Launceston General Hospital to Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop Abus 705
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelongcarferry
3. Take the train from North Shore Station to Footscray Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Stationtrain
5. Take the taxi from Stony Point Station to Swan Baytaxi
18h 50m
$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 Abus 705
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelongcarferry
3. Take the train from North Shore Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Pakenham Stationtrain
5. Take the bus from Fountain Gate SC/Overland Dr to General Store/Phillip Island Rdbus
20h 7m
$80–293
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Launceston Regional Transit Centre, Stop L2 to Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop Abus 705
2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminal to Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelongcarferry
3. Take the train from North Shore Station to Sunshine Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Oakleigh Station/Portman Stbus 903
5. Take the bus from Dandenong Station/Foster St to General Store/Phillip Island Rdbus
21h 10m
$76–298

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

11Weekly Services

19h 36mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Launceston to Swan Bay.

Launch map view

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 32m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.