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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Launceston (LST)planeSYD - LST
    3h 15m
    $133–427

  2. Bus, car ferry via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to North Shore Station/Station Stbus
    3. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcarferry
    4. Take the bus from Stop A, Devonport City Interchange, Rooke St to Charles St at William Stbus705
    28h 24m
    $119–365

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to North Shore Station/Station Stbus
    3. Take the car ferry from Spirit of Tasmania Quay, Geelong to Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport Terminalcarferry
    4. Take the bus from Stop A, Devonport City Interchange, Rooke St to Charles St at William Stbus705
    27h 34m

Sydney to Launceston by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration28h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Launceston, TAS, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Launceston (LST) every 3 hours.

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