How to travel from Albany to Margaret River, Australia

The distance between Albany and Margaret River is around 378km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Albany to Margaret River 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 Margaret RiverAlbany if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Albany (ALH) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Busselton and then to Margaret River.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$310($210)
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Bus

Take the bus to Brockman St Transwa Pemberton and then to Charles West Av Transwa Margaret River.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$42($28)
Operated by

TransWA

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Drive

Drive to Margaret River.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance378km (235 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Margaret River

There are several options for getting from Albany to Margaret River by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$42 ($28) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$51 ($34).

The distance between Albany and Margaret River is around 378km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 283km (176 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Albany and Margaret River by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albany to Margaret River is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx A$51 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Margaret River, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$42 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Albany and Margaret River. We recommend that you drive to Margaret River. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albany and Margaret River. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albany to Margaret River. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brockman St Transwa Pemberton. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

TransWA run regular bus services between Albany and Margaret River. Buses run 3 times a week 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 Margaret River. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Busselton and then to Margaret River. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Margaret River is Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Margaret River. 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 Margaret River. The distance is around 378km (235 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Margaret River is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around A$42 ($28).

How do I get from Albany to Margaret River

Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Margaret River

Transport options from Albany to Margaret River
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
5hrs
A$310($210)
every 20 mins669km (416 miles)
Bus
6hrs
A$42($28)
3 times a week458km (285 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
A$51($34)
on demand378km (235 miles)

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Airports near Margaret River

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

BQB
Busselton Airport (BQB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Margaret River
PER
Perth Airport (PER)
International Airport
Distance
239km (149 miles) from Margaret River
ALH
Albany Airport (ALH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
273km (170 miles) from Margaret River