George Town Travel and Flights
Flights and Travel into George Town
If you are planning to visit George Town in Tasmania, Australia, here are some travel options:
By Air
The nearest major airport to George Town is Launceston Airport (LST), located approximately 49 kilometers south of George Town. From the airport, you can:
- Hire a car and drive to George Town. The drive typically takes around 40-45 minutes via the A8 Highway.
- Arrange a shuttle or taxi service to George Town.
- Take a public bus to Launceston and then transfer to a bus service or taxi to George Town.
By Ferry
George Town is accessible by ferry services from mainland Australia. The Spirit of Tasmania operates regular ferry services from Melbourne (Victoria) to Devonport (northwest coast of Tasmania), which is approximately 84 kilometers southwest of George Town. From Devonport, you can reach George Town by:
- Hiring a car and driving to George Town. The drive usually takes around 1 hour via the A7 Highway.
- Using local bus services or arranging a taxi to reach George Town.
By Road
If you are already in Tasmania, you can drive to George Town using the highway system. Depending on your location, here are some driving distances to George Town:
- Launceston to George Town: approximately 50 kilometers (40-45 minutes).
- Hobart to George Town: approximately 260 kilometers (around 3.5-4 hours).
- Devonport to George Town: approximately 84 kilometers (1 hour).
By Public Transportation
Although less frequent, there are public transportation options available to reach George Town:
- Bus services operate between major cities and towns in Tasmania. You can catch a bus to Launceston and then transfer to another bus or taxi to reach George Town.
- There are limited train services in Tasmania, and they mainly operate between Hobart and Launceston. You can take the train to Launceston and then continue by bus or taxi to George Town.
Make sure to check the latest schedules and availability of transportation options before your journey.
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