How to travel from Adelaide to Bunbury, Australia

The distance between Adelaide and Bunbury is around 2,302km (1,431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Adelaide to Bunbury by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Bunbury.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Flight time3h 30m
  • Typical cost
    A$410($275)
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Train

Take the train to Perth and then to Bunbury Stn Transwa Rail Bunbury.

  • Duration2 days 9h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$570($385)
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Drive

Drive to Bunbury.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance2,827km (1,756 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Adelaide and Bunbury

There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Bunbury by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$410 ($275) and will take around 6h 5m.

The distance between Adelaide and Bunbury is around 2,302km (1,431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,117km (1,315 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Adelaide and Bunbury by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Bunbury is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx A$410 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Bunbury, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$410 ($275) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Adelaide and Bunbury. It typically takes around 2 days 9h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Adelaide to Bunbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Perth. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 9h.

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific and Transwa run train services between Adelaide and Bunbury. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 9h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Adelaide and Bunbury. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Bunbury. instead which will take 6h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Adelaide to Bunbury. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Bunbury. instead which will take 6h 5m.

The closest major airport to Bunbury is Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) which is approximately 46km (28 miles) from Bunbury. Perth Airport (PER) (PER) and Albany Airport (ALH) (ALH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Adelaide and Bunbury. The distance is around 2,827km (1,756 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Bunbury is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around A$410 ($275).

How do I get from Adelaide to Bunbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Adelaide and Bunbury

Transport options from Adelaide to Bunbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
6h 5m
A$410($275)
every 20 mins2,302km (1,431 miles)
Fly to Busselton (BQB), Bus7hrs
A$800($540)
every 20 mins3,416km (2,122 miles)
Train
2 days 9h
A$570($385)
once a week2,837km (1,763 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
A$535($360)
on demand2,827km (1,756 miles)

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Airports near Bunbury

The following major airports near Bunbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

BQB
Busselton Airport (BQB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Bunbury
PER
Perth Airport (PER)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Bunbury
ALH
Albany Airport (ALH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
269km (167 miles) from Bunbury