How to travel from Brisbane to Esperance, Australia

The distance between Brisbane and Esperance is around 3,826km (2,377 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Brisbane to Esperance by plane, train, 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 Brisbane (BNE) to Esperance (EPR).

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Flight time6h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,565($1,055)
Operated by

Qantas

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4 similiar routes

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Central Station and then to Perth then take the bus to Transwa Bay Transwa Esperance.

  • Duration4 days 3h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,185($795)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Esperance.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Distance3,826km (2,377 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brisbane and Esperance

There are several options for getting from Brisbane to Esperance by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$475 ($320) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,565 ($1,055).

The distance between Brisbane and Esperance is around 3,826km (2,377 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,049km (1,894 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Brisbane and Esperance by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 16h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brisbane to Esperance is to fly which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx A$1,565 ($1,055).

The cheapest way to travel between Brisbane and Esperance, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$475 ($320) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Brisbane and Esperance. We recommend that you fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Esperance (EPR). instead which will take 7h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Brisbane and Esperance. We recommend that you fly from Brisbane (BNE) to Esperance (EPR). instead which will take 7h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Brisbane and Esperance. Flights depart from Brisbane (BNE) and arrive at Esperance (EPR) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 6h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Brisbane to Esperance. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 7h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Brisbane to Esperance typically takes around 6h 55m. Flights depart from Brisbane (BNE) and and arrive into Esperance (EPR).

The closest major airport to Esperance is Esperance Airport (EPR) (EPR) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Esperance. Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI) (KGI) and Perth Airport (PER) (PER) 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 Brisbane and Esperance. The distance is around 3,826km (2,377 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 16h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brisbane to Esperance is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around A$1,565 ($1,055).

How do I get from Brisbane to Esperance

Compare travel optionsbetween Brisbane and Esperance

Transport options from Brisbane to Esperance
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
7h 35m
A$1,565($1,055)
every 15 mins4,222km (2,623 miles)
Train and Plane8h 55m
A$475($320)
every 30 mins4,327km (2,689 miles)
Train to Landsborough station, platform 1, Fly10h 20m
A$480($325)
hourly4,527km (2,813 miles)
Bus and Plane10h 55m
A$785($530)
every 4 hours4,725km (2,936 miles)
Plane and Bus12h 5m
A$1,335($900)
3 times a week4,554km (2,830 miles)
Train and Bus
4 days 3h
A$1,185($795)
once a week6,061km (3,766 miles)
Drive
1 day 16h
A$505($340)
on demand3,826km (2,377 miles)

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Airports near Esperance

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

EPR
Esperance Airport (EPR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Esperance
KGI
Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
344km (214 miles) from Esperance
PER
Perth Airport (PER)
International Airport
Distance
594km (369 miles) from Esperance