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How to get fromMelbourne to Launcestonby plane, car, car ferry or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Launceston by plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Launceston (LST)planeMEL - LST
    2h 47m
    $123–403

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to North Shore Station/Station Stbus
    2. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcarferry
    3. Take the bus from Devonport Interchange, Rooke St, Stop A to Launceston General Hospital, Charles Stbus705
    15h 14m
    $57–277

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Melbourne 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
    12h 29m
    $84–304

  4. Fly from Essendon Fields Airport

    1. Fly from Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) to Launceston (LST)planeMEB - LST
    8h 4m
    $110–490

Melbourne to Launceston by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration15h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Launceston, TAS, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Launceston (LST) every 2 hours.

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