How to travel from Albany to Bunbury, Australia
The distance between Albany and Bunbury is around 349km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Albany to Bunbury by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bunbury → Albany if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Albany (ALH) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Bunbury.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical costA$290($195)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Bunbury Rail Stn Transwa Bunbury Passenger Terminal.
- Duration6hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$28($19)
Transwa
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Bunbury
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Albany to Bunbury by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$28 ($19) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$290 ($195).
The distance between Albany and Bunbury is around 349km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 280km (174 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Albany and Bunbury by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Albany to Bunbury is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx A$290 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Bunbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$28 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Albany and Bunbury. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Bunbury. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albany and Bunbury. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Albany and Bunbury with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6hrs.
Transwa run regular bus services between Albany and Bunbury. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albany to Bunbury. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Bunbury. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Albany and Bunbury. The distance is around 349km (217 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Bunbury is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around A$28 ($19).
Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Bunbury
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus | 3h 35m | A$290($195) | every 20 mins | 567km (352 miles) |
Bus | 6hrs | A$28($19) | once daily | 409km (254 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | A$67($45) | on demand | 349km (217 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Albany and Bunbury
Bus companies
Transwa
South West Coach Lines
Airlines
Regional Express
Airports near Bunbury
The following major airports near Bunbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Busselton Airport (BQB)
- Distance
- 46km (28 miles) from Bunbury
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Bunbury
Albany Airport (ALH)
- Distance
- 269km (167 miles) from Bunbury