The distance between Bunbury and Bathurst is around 348km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bunbury to Bathurst by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 then fly from Perth (PER) to Albany (ALH).
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Take the bus to Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany.
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Drive to Campbell Rd After Bathhurst St.
There are several options for getting from Bunbury to Bathurst by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$28 ($19) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$285 ($195).
The distance between Bunbury and Bathurst is around 348km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,138km (1,950 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Bunbury and Bathurst by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bunbury to Bathurst is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx A$285 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Bunbury and Bathurst, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$28 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Bunbury and Bathurst. We recommend that you take the bus to Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 then fly from Perth (PER) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bunbury and Bathurst. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bunbury to Bathurst. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
Transwa run regular bus services between Bunbury and Bathurst. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bunbury to Bathurst. We recommend that you take the bus to Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 then fly from Perth (PER) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Bathurst is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Bathurst. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bunbury and Bathurst. The distance is around 348km (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 Bunbury to Bathurst is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around A$28 ($19).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 3h 45m | A$285($195) | every 20 mins | 565km (351 miles) |
Bus | 6h 35m | A$28($19) | once daily | 411km (256 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | A$67($45) | on demand | 348km (217 miles) |
Transwa
South West Coach Lines
Regional Express
The following major airports near Bathurst offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.