How to travel from Albany to Perth, Australia

The distance between Albany and Perth is around 402km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Albany to Perth by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Albany (ALH) to Perth (PER).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$265($175)
Operated by

Regional Express

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Bus

Take the bus to Transwa Bay Transwa East Perth Set-Down.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$34($23)
Operated by

TransWA

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Drive

Drive to Perth.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance413km (257 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Perth

There are several options for getting from Albany to Perth by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$34 ($23) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$265 ($175).

The distance between Albany and Perth is around 402km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 390km (242 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Albany and Perth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albany to Perth is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx A$265 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$34 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Albany and Perth. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Perth (PER). instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albany and Perth. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Albany and Perth with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 6hrs.

TransWA run regular bus services between Albany and Perth. Buses run twice daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albany and Perth. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Perth (PER). The flight takes around 1h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Albany and Perth with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.

Regional Express fly between Albany and Perth. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and and arrive into Perth (PER). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.

The flight from Albany to Perth typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and and arrive into Perth (PER).

The closest major airport to Perth is Perth Airport (PER) (PER) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Perth. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) and Geraldton Airport (GET) (GET) 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 Perth. The distance is around 413km (257 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Perth is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around A$265 ($175).

How do I get from Albany to Perth

Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Perth

Transport options from Albany to Perth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 55m
A$265($175)
hourly402km (250 miles)
Bus
6hrs
A$34($23)
twice daily425km (264 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
A$55($37)
on demand413km (257 miles)

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Airports near Perth

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

PER
Perth Airport (PER)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Perth
BQB
Busselton Airport (BQB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Perth
GET
Geraldton Airport (GET)
Domestic Airport
Distance
368km (229 miles) from Perth