Australasian bus operator Kinetic has announced a new temporary SkyBus Launceston Express service to support special events.
From January 22-26, the express service will provide fast, frequent transfers to and from Launceston Airport and the CBD to support the thousands of fans descending on the town for the Foo Fighters’ sold-out concert at UTAS Stadium on January 24.
City-bound services will run from January 22 to 24, with SkyBus scheduled to meet all arriving flights at Launceston Airport and transport passengers direct to Launceston CBD via two stops – the Launceston General Hospital and the Launceston Regional Transit Centre.
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Airport-bound services will run from January 25 to 26, departing from Launceston CBD to Launceston Airport.
Fares will be $22 for a one-way trip, and $40 return. Tickets are available now.
Kinetic general manager (Tasmania) Andrew Grzinic says the SkyBus Launceston Express would provide fans with a convenient, stress-free transport option for the landmark event.
“This is the biggest concert Launceston has ever hosted, and we wanted to make sure fans have a reliable transport option to and from the airport,” he says.
“We’re proud to support this incredible event and help people get there and back home safely.”
The Foo Fighters concert on January 24 marks the band’s first performance in Tasmania since 2015 and their first ever show in Launceston.
The event sold out in record time, with fans travelling from across Australia for the one-night-only performance.
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