The route at a glance
The Geelong–Devonport corridor.
Geelong to Devonport is the Bass Strait crossing itself, the stretch of sea between the Victorian mainland and Tasmania's north coast. It is covered by the Spirit of Tasmania ferry, which sails from its Geelong terminal at Corio Quay to the Devonport terminal, carrying foot passengers and vehicles on day and overnight services. There is no coach, because the route is entirely over water. AusBus is a coach comparison site and does not sell ferry tickets; you book the sailing with Spirit of Tasmania. What AusBus can do is line up the coach connections that feed the Geelong terminal and carry on from Devonport into the rest of Tasmania.
Travel tips
What to know before you go.
Vehicle spaces and cabins are the first things to sell out, so book early for summer, school holidays and long weekends; foot passengers have more room to be flexible. Build in time to reach the Geelong terminal before check in closes, and if you are continuing by coach from Devonport, confirm those times before you sail, since the ferry and the coach are separate bookings.
Route FAQs
Geelong to Devonport, answered.
- No. It is a sea crossing of Bass Strait, run by the Spirit of Tasmania ferry between the Geelong terminal and Devonport. There is no coach, because the whole route is over water.
- The Bass Strait sailing takes around eleven to twelve hours depending on the departure. Overnight services let you board in the evening and arrive the next morning.
- The Spirit of Tasmania carries both vehicles and foot passengers, but AusBus does not sell ferry tickets; book directly with the operator. AusBus can help with the coach legs to Geelong and onward from Devonport.
Keep going
Onward from Devonport.
Continuing past Devonport? These coach corridors carry on from your arrival city.
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