A large white coach is parked on the side of a rural road near trees and greenery, under a cloudy sky, ready for a Launceston transfer to Cradle Mountain.

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Launceston to Cradle Mountain Transfer

from A$135

3 hours

Take a morning coach from central Launceston to Cradle Mountain with McDermott's. Pick up from the Hotel Grand Chancellor or Launceston Backpackers from 7:30am, travel via Sheffield and arrive at Cradle Mountain from about 10:30am. Runs daily from September to April and four days a week in winter.

Quick read before you book.

Reach Cradle Mountain without hiring a car
Arrive mid morning with most of the day ahead
Central Launceston pick up points
Local driver who knows the mountain road

What’s included

One way coach transfer from Launceston to Cradle Mountain
Pick up from the Hotel Grand Chancellor or Launceston Backpackers
Travel via Sheffield, the Town of Murals

Commonly asked questions.

Pick up is from the Hotel Grand Chancellor or Launceston Backpackers in central Launceston, from 7:30am. Airport pick ups aren't included.

The coach arrives at Cradle Mountain from about 10:30am after travelling via Sheffield. Because it runs as part of a day tour, times can vary slightly.

It runs daily from September to April, except Christmas Day. From May to August it runs on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

No, the pass isn't included, so you'll need to buy a Parks and Wildlife Service pass before you enter Cradle Mountain Lake St Clair National Park.

Book the Cradle Mountain to Launceston transfer for your return trip.

Yes, this transfer is one of the easiest ways. Our guide to Tasmania without a car covers other buses and tours around the state.

No, concession fares aren't available on this service.

Pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket and good walking shoes, even in summer. Our guide to when to visit Tasmania explains what the weather is like through the year.

Read more? Here’s the full description.

Getting to Cradle Mountain without a car is one of the trickier parts of planning Tasmania. This McDermott's transfer solves it with a morning coach from central Launceston straight to the mountain, so you arrive ready to walk instead of worn out from the drive. The coach leaves Launceston from 7:30am, picking up at the Hotel Grand Chancellor and Launceston Backpackers, and travels via Sheffield, the Town of Murals, arriving at Cradle Mountain from about 10:30am. Sit back and watch the farmland give way to mountain country as you head west. It's the same coach that runs McDermott's day tours, so you get a local driver who knows the road and the region. Need to get back? Book the Cradle Mountain to Launceston transfer for the return trip. Staying a night or two? The Cradle Mountain night spotting tour is a great way to see the park after dark. Remember your National Parks pass, then check availability for your travel date.

Additional info by the operator.

Times: Departs central Launceston from 7:30am, arriving at Cradle Mountain from about 10:30am. This service runs as part of a day tour, so times may vary. Operating days: Daily from September to April (except Christmas Day). Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from May to August. Not included: National Parks pass and Launceston Airport transfers. Concession fares are not available. Please bring warm, waterproof clothing, as Cradle Mountain weather changes quickly.