How to travel from Bunbury to Brisbane, Australia

The distance between Bunbury and Brisbane is around 3,798km (2,360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bunbury to Brisbane by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey, Fly

Take the bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey then fly from Busselton (BQB) to Brisbane (BNE).

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Flight time5h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$640($430)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Perth Stn Transwa Rail Perth then Sydney Central Station and then to Brisbane.

  • Duration3 days 19h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$930($625)
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1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Perth Elizabeth Quay Busport then take the train to Sydney Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane.

  • Duration3 days 23h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,010($680)
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Drive

Drive to Brisbane.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Distance4,474km (2,780 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bunbury and Brisbane

There are several options for getting from Bunbury to Brisbane by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$575 ($385) and will take around 4 days 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$640 ($430).

The distance between Bunbury and Brisbane is around 3,798km (2,360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,625km (2,252 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Bunbury and Brisbane by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 22h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bunbury to Brisbane is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx A$640 ($430).

The cheapest way to travel between Bunbury and Brisbane, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$575 ($385) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bunbury and Brisbane. It typically takes around 3 days 19h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bunbury to Brisbane. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Perth Stn Transwa Rail Perth and Sydney Central Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3 days 19h.

Transwa, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, NSW TrainLink and Journey Beyond - Great Southern run train services between Bunbury and Brisbane. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3 days 19h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bunbury and Brisbane. We recommend that you take the bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey then fly from Busselton (BQB) to Brisbane (BNE). instead which will take 7h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bunbury to Brisbane. We recommend that you take the bus to Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 then fly from Perth (PER) to Brisbane (BNE). instead which will take 7h 20m.

The closest major airport to Brisbane is Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brisbane. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) (MCY) 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 Bunbury and Brisbane. The distance is around 4,474km (2,780 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 22h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bunbury to Brisbane is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around A$650 ($435).

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Transport options from Bunbury to Brisbane
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey, Fly + 3 similar
7h 15m
A$640($430)
once daily4,159km (2,584 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 20m
A$650($435)
every 20 mins3,798km (2,360 miles)
Bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey, plane7h 55m
A$720($485)
once daily4,196km (2,607 miles)
Bus to Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2, plane8hrs
A$805($540)
every 20 mins3,898km (2,422 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3 days 19h
A$930($625)
once a week5,117km (3,180 miles)
Train via Perth Stn Transwa Rail Perth4 days 7h
A$575($385)
once a week5,458km (3,391 miles)
Bus and Train
3 days 23h
A$1,010($680)
once a week5,169km (3,212 miles)
Drive
1 day 22h
A$845($570)
on demand4,474km (2,780 miles)

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Airports near Brisbane

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

BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Brisbane
OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Brisbane
MCY
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (60 miles) from Brisbane