How to travel from Ballarat to Margaret River, Australia
The distance between Ballarat and Margaret River is around 3,422km (2,126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 10h 15m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Ballarat to Margaret River by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Margaret River → Ballarat if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Tourist Information Centre then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Busselton (BQB).
- Duration10h 15m
- Flight time5h 15m
- Typical costA$400($270)
Multiple operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Perth then take the bus to Charles West Av Transwa Margaret River.
- Duration2 days 8h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$735($495)
Multiple operators
Drive
Drive to Margaret River.
- Duration1 day 12h
- Distance3,535km (2,196 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Margaret River
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Margaret River by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$400 ($270) and will take around 10h 15m.
The distance between Ballarat and Margaret River is around 3,422km (2,126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,618km (1,627 miles)
It takes around 10h 15m to get from Ballarat and Margaret River by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 12h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Margaret River is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 10h 15m and will set you back approx A$400 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Margaret River, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$400 ($270) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ballarat and Margaret River. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Busselton (BQB). instead which will take 10h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ballarat and Margaret River. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Busselton (BQB). instead which will take 10h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Margaret River. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Busselton (BQB). instead which will take 10h 15m.
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 Ballarat and Margaret River. The distance is around 3,535km (2,196 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 12h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Margaret River is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 10h 15m and will usually cost around A$400 ($270).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Margaret River
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 10h 15m | A$400($270) | 5 times a week | 3,422km (2,126 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 8h | A$735($495) | once a week | 3,590km (2,231 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 12h | A$470($315) | on demand | 3,535km (2,196 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ballarat and Margaret River
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Regional Express
Bus companies
TransWA
V-Line
Firefly Express
Train operators
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Airports near Margaret River
The following major airports near Margaret River offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Busselton Airport (BQB)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Margaret River
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 239km (149 miles) from Margaret River
Albany Airport (ALH)
- Distance
- 273km (170 miles) from Margaret River