The route at a glance
The St Helens–Launceston corridor.
St Helens to Launceston is Calow's Coaches' East Coast Tasmania run, heading inland from St Helens through the Fingal Valley, calling at St Marys, Fingal, Avoca and Epping Forest before reaching Launceston via Perth. Calow's operates it as route 740, a weekday service. Tasmanian general-access bus travel is fare-free until 30 June 2027, so there is no ticket to buy; reserve a seat or check current times with the operator by phone or through their online booking. The service links with Calow's wider East Coast network around Bicheno and Coles Bay.
Typical calling points
- St HelensTAS
- BeaumarisTAS
- ScamanderTAS
- St MarysTAS
- FingalTAS
- AvocaTAS
- Epping ForestTAS
- PerthTAS
- LauncestonTAS
Typical stops on this corridor. Actual calling points vary by operator and service.
Journey essentials
- Departures
- 1 per day
Compare operators
Who runs this route.
Calow's Coaches
1 departure/dayonline booking (East Coast); TAS gov fare-free trial (~ends 30 Jun 2026); static pricing
Services
Depart Arrive Runs 8:15 AM 10:45 AM Mon–Fri
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.
Short-hop coach services on this corridor run frequently enough that walk-on fares are usually available, but Friday afternoon and Sunday evening departures fill faster than other times. Tassielink and Kinetic Tasmania timetables don't fully overlap, so check both before booking. Tasmania has no passenger rail, so coach is the primary public transport option for inter-city travel. Arrive at the terminal at least 15 minutes before departure. Most operators begin boarding 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time and won't hold the coach for late passengers. Check the operator's luggage policy before you travel. Most include one checked bag (typically 20 kg) and one carry-on, but allowances vary by carrier and additional bags usually attract a fee.
Worth timing your trip for
What's on in Launceston
FebruaryLaunceston, TASFestivaleSecond weekend of February (3 days)
AprilStatewide Tasmania, TASTarga TasmaniaSix days in April
Route FAQs
St Helens to Launceston, answered.
- Around 2 hours and 30 minutes for a typical scheduled service. Travel time can vary by 30 minutes or more depending on the operator, the number of intermediate stops, and traffic on the day.
- The coach route is about 159 kilometres. The coach covers it in around 2 hours and 30 minutes, allowing for stops.
- Calow's Coaches operates services on this route. Use the operator comparison above to see which suits your travel date, budget and preferences for amenities like Wi-Fi, USB charging and onboard toilets.
- Yes. Calow's Coaches runs a direct service on this corridor, so you can travel St Helens to Launceston without changing coaches. Check the timetable above for current departure times.
- Last-minute seats are sometimes available, but never guaranteed, particularly on Friday afternoons, Sunday evenings, and during school holidays. Booking online a few days ahead is strongly recommended and almost always cheaper.
- Most operators include one checked bag (typically up to 20 kg) and one carry-on bag in the ticket price. Additional bags usually attract a fee. Check the specific operator's luggage policy at the time of booking.
Keep going
Onward from Launceston.
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