On 31 Dec 1853, Australia, Melbourne. Headquarters (Nine Officers 170 Other Ranks with band and Colours) embarked on steam ship 'Yarra Yarra' for Hobart. (A detachment of three Officers and 100 Other Ranks left at Melbourne). Arrived and disembarked on 3 January and marched into Barracks
On 7 Feb 1854, Ireland, Fermoy. Headquarters Division, Grenadier, Light Infantry and Number 3 Companies with remainder of Number 2 Company proceeded to Cork
On 3 Mar 1854, Australia, Hobart. 'Melbourne detachment (reduced by discharge and desertion to two Officers and 90 Other Ranks) arrived on steam ship 'Tasmania' and rejoined Headquarters
During Apr 1854, England. The establishment of 49th raised to sixteen companies, comprising eight service companies and the other eight, smaller companies, formed the Depot.
On 7 April the two Depot Companies joined the service companies at Malta.
During the month the 49th embarked in detachments for Crimea - Scutari.
On 10 May 1854, Australia, Hobart. Regiment establishment increased to 46 Officers 1292 Other Ranks. Headquarters (11 Officers and 295 Other Ranks with Colours) embarked on steam ship 'London' for Melbourne, Victoria, sailed the same day and arrived at Williamstown on the afternoon of 10 December.