Getting from Hobart Airport to Port Arthur

The cheapest way to get from Hobart airport to Port Arthur is by taking the Skybus Hobart City Express and then Bus 734.

Skybus runs every 30 minutes from 6:30 to 22:10 and takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre. The bus will drop you off near the Town Hall at its 6th and final stop “The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel”, where you can walk for 8 minutes in order to catch Bus 734. Bus 734 goes from Hobart to Port Arthur and leaves from the Town Hall at 3:45 from Monday to Friday and 3:00 on weekends and public holidays. The trip takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes and you’ll disembark at the 11th stop, at Port Arthur.

If you combine the SkyBus Hobart express from the airport with Bus 734, the total trip will take about 3 hours excluding waiting times. Take into consideration that Bus 734 only runs only once a day from Hobart Town Hall to Port Arthur.

For both buses, you can purchase tickets directly from the driver or book them online in advance. The SkyBus ticket costs €12,60 (AUD 19,50) per person whereas the Bus 734 ticket costs €15,40 (AUD 24), bringing the total cost to €28 (AUD 43) per traveller and making it the most affordable transfer option from Hobart Airport to Port Arthur – despite the lengthy trip.

Taking a combination of the SkyBus Hobart Express and Bus 734 is definitely the cheapest option to get from Hobart Airport to Port Arthur but has its limitations.

Taking two buses for 3 hours, excluding wait times just after a long flight can be exhausting – especially when travelling with children and/or heavy luggage. Moreover, depending on your time of arrival, a taxi might be your only option to cover the second leg of the journey, unless you’re willing to stay in Hobart overnight and continue your trip the following day.