The route at a glance
The Launceston–Devonport corridor.
Launceston to Devonport is a 100-kilometre coach run along the Bass Highway, taking around 1 hour 30 minutes. The corridor is most heavily used by travellers connecting to the Spirit of Tasmania ferry to Geelong; Tassielink Transit and Kinetic Tasmania both schedule services to align with ferry departure and arrival times.
Typical calling points
- LauncestonTAS
- LongfordTAS
- WestburyTAS
- DeloraineTAS
- LatrobeTAS
- DevonportTAS
Typical stops on this corridor. Actual calling points vary by operator and service.
Journey essentials
- Onboard
- Wi-Fi · Toilet · Wheelchair access
- Luggage
- 1 × 40kg checked bag
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Who runs this route.
Kinetic Tasmania
Wi-FiWheelchair accessBookon Kinetic TasmaniaFromFreeServices
Depart Arrive Runs 9:00 AM 10:35 AM Mon–Fri 1:00 PM 2:38 PM Sat & Sun 1:15 PM 2:50 PM Mon–Fri 5:45 PM 7:23 PM Sat & Sun 5:55 PM 7:25 PM Mon–Fri - Bookon Tassielink TransitFromFree
Fares are indicative. Live pricing may vary by date and availability. AusBus earns a small commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Travel tips
What to know before you go.
If you are catching the Spirit of Tasmania, check ferry departure times before booking; Tassielink runs a dedicated coach to East Devonport ferry terminal. Kinetic drops at the Devonport CBD, which is a 20-minute walk or short taxi from the ferry. Book the coach at least three days ahead during peak ferry season (December to March). If you are continuing along the north coast to Burnie or onward to Stanley and the Tarkine, plan your Devonport connection carefully; onward services are limited.
Route FAQs
Launceston to Devonport, answered.
- About 1 hour 30 minutes along the Bass Highway.
- Fares start from around $0 one-way with Kinetic Tasmania. Tassielink ferry-connection services typically run $39 to $49.
- Yes, Tassielink Transit runs a dedicated service to East Devonport ferry terminal that aligns with the ferry's departure schedule.
- Either East Devonport ferry terminal (Tassielink ferry connection) or Devonport CBD (Kinetic). They're 20 minutes apart by car.
- Tassielink Transit and Kinetic Tasmania. Tassielink specialises in ferry-aligned services; Kinetic runs more frequent CBD-to-CBD trips.
Keep going
Onward from Devonport.
Continuing past Devonport? These coach corridors carry on from your arrival city.
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