Spirit of Tasmania Shuttle

The easy connection between the Spirit of Tasmania terminal and Devonport City

Commencing 1st November 2026

eGuide’s new shuttle service provides a convenient connection between the Spirit of Tasmania terminal and central Devonport. The service will commence on 1 November 2026, coinciding with the arrival of the new Spirit of Tasmania ships operating from Geelong. Designed especially for foot passengers, the shuttle makes it easy to reach Devonport accommodation, public transport connections and destinations across Tasmania without hiring a car.

Shuttles are $10 per person if booked in advance, and $15 per person if booked on the day.

Spirit of Tasmania to Devonport City

Our shuttle meets every arriving Spirit of Tasmania ship and transfers passengers from the terminal to central Devonport.

From Devonport City, passengers can:

  • Connect with an eGuide transfer to Cradle Mountain

  • Travel to Sheffield and other regional destinations

  • Connect with Kinetic Intercity services to Deloraine, Launceston and Hobart

  • Connect with bus services to Ulverstone and Burnie

  • Use free local bus services to travel around Devonport

  • Reach city accommodation, cafés, shops and visitor services

  • Continue to Devonport Airport or other Tasmanian destinations

Devonport City to
Spirit of Tasmania

Travelling on an evening sailing?

Our shuttle departs from central Devonport at 5:00 pm (time TBC) for the Spirit of Tasmania terminal, providing a simple and reliable way to reach the ship.

Spend the day exploring Devonport or arrive from another part of Tasmania before joining the shuttle for your transfer to the terminal. Continue to Cradle Mountain and Sheffield.

Devonport is the closest city to Cradle Mountain and an ideal starting point for exploring north-west Tasmania.

eGuide provides transport from Devonport to:

Cradle Mountain

Sheffield

Launceston

Devonport Airport

Other Tasmanian destinations, by arrangement

Passengers arriving on the Spirit of Tasmania can connect with our transport services and continue their journey without needing to hire a car.

Free Connections to Launceston, Deloraine and Hobart

From central Devonport, passengers can connect with the Kinetic Intercity bus services, travelling to:

  • Deloraine

  • Launceston

  • Hobart

Tasmanian public bus travel is currently free until 30 June 2027.

Advance bookings are recommended for Kinetic Intercity services, particularly during busy periods.

Connections to Burnie, Ulverstone and Around Devonport

Central Devonport also provides convenient public transport connections to:

  • Ulverstone

  • Burnie

  • Other towns along Tasmania’s north-west coast

  • Locations around Devonport using the city’s free local bus services

Passengers should check current bus schedules and make any required reservations when planning their onward journey.

Our Shuttle Service at a Glance:

Start Your Tasmanian Journey in Devonport

Whether Devonport is your destination or the beginning of a wider Tasmanian adventure, eGuide provides an easy connection between the Spirit of Tasmania terminal and the city.

From central Devonport, continue to Cradle Mountain or Sheffield, explore the city, or connect with services to Launceston, Deloraine, Hobart, Burnie and Ulverstone.