Bus Tickets

Overland Track Transport is fully accredited and licensed, offering regular services as well as private transport options, tailored for Overland Track walkers. Our dedicated staff are seasoned bushwalkers, having completed the Overland Track over 250 times combined. Drawing from our extensive experience, we understand the logistical intricacies involved and are eager to share our insights with you to optimise your Overland Track adventure. Discounts for groups are automatically applied when booking.

Launceston to Cradle Mountain Transport

Launceston to Cradle Mountain 6:30am bus tickets
To the start of the Overland Track

Launceston to Cradle Mt 6:30am

$85.00
7 days a week

  • Launceston CBD accommodation, pick-ups from 6:15am​.
  • No minimum numbers.
  • FREE luggage storage**​
  • Hire gear collection
  • Fuel and PLB’s available​.
  • Breakfast stop on the way.
  • Early start on the OT.
Launceston to Cradle Mountain 12:00pm bus tickets
To the start of the Overland Track

Launceston to Cradle Mt 12:00pm

$90.00
6 days a week

  • Arrive for 3:30pm check-in at Visitor Centre.
  • Accomodation drop-off.
  • Launceston CBD pick-up at 11:45am and Airport pick-up at 12:15pm​.
  • FREE luggage storage**​
  • Fuel and PLB’s available​​.
  • Lunch stop on the way.


Launceston to Cradle Mountain Private bus tickets
To the start of the Overland Track

Launceston to Cradle Mt (Private)

from $475.00
6 days a week

  • Private group transport
  • Choose your own pick-up time.
  • Free luggage storage**​
  • Airport and CBD pick-ups
  • Direct transport option or breakfast/lunch stop
  • ​Hire gear collection
  • Fuel and PLB’s available​​.

Lake St Clair Transport

Lake St Clair to Launceston bus tickets
From the finish of the Overland Track

Lake St Clair to Launceston
2:00pm

$85.00
7 days a week

  • Departing Lake St Clair at 2:00pm.
  • Free transfer of ticket date if finish early or late​ (subject to availability).
  • Free luggage storage**​
  • Launceston Airport drop-off at 4:45pm.​
  • CBD Drop-off from 5:00pm
  • Du Cane Beer vouchers
  • Hire gear returns to driver
From the finish of the Overland Track

Lake St Clair to Hobart
2:00pm

$90.00
6 days a week

  • Departing Lake St Clair at 2:00pm.
  • Free transfer of ticket date if finish early or late​ (subject to availability).
  • Free luggage storage**​
  • CBD Drop-off from 5:00pm​.
  • Hobart Airport connections via Skybus​.
  • Hobart Brewing Co vouchers
  • Hire gear returns to driver
Lake St Clair to Cradle Mountain
From the finish of the Overland Track

Lake St Clair to Cradle Mt 11:00am

from $680.00
6 days a week

  • 11:00am pick up time at Lake St Clair.
  • Cradle Mountain Visitor Centre and Cradle Valley accommodation drop-offs (3:00pm arrival). 
  • Visitor Centre and Derwent Bridge pick-ups available.
  • Refunds provided if more passengers book on the same service.

Private Transport

Still can’t see the best transport bus ticket option for you? simply get in touch with us and we will happily check our availability and provide you with a quote for transport not listed above. email us

No Winter Services Available

Operating Days

Launceston to Cradle Mountain 6:30am – Operates 7 days a week from the 1st October to the 30th April excluding Christmas Day. Limited services during May.
Launceston to Cradle Mountain 12:00pm – Operates 6 days a week from the 31st October to the 30th April excluding Sundays and Public Holidays.
Launceston to Cradle Mountain (Private) – Operates 6 days a week from the 1st October to the 31st May excluding Sundays and Public Holidays.
Lake St Clair to Launceston 2:00pm – Operates 7 days a week from the 5th October to the 30th April excluding Christmas Day. Limited services during May.
Lake St Clair to Hobart 2:00pm – Operates 6 days a week from the 5th October to the 30th April. Limited services during May. excluding Sundays and Public Holidays.
Lake St Clair to Cradle Mountain 11:00am – Operates 6 days a week from the 1st October to the 31st May. excluding Sundays and Public Holidays.


Do you have a group larger than 13, simply contact us here to discuss your group discount.

Have your own car?

Thinking of driving your car to Lake St Clair and needing transport back to Cradle Mountain? Our Car Shuffle page explores your options that can help.

** Free luggage storage for passengers travelling to and from the Overland Track with Overland Track Transport. This includes from Lake St Clair to Launceston and Lake St Clair to Hobart at the end of your adventure. For passengers only travelling one-way with us from Launceston to Cradle Mountain, luggage storage and delivery to Lake St Clair is available for $40.00 per item.