How to travel from Bunbury to Canberra, Australia
The distance between Bunbury and Canberra is around 3,245km (2,017 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 5m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bunbury to Canberra 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 Canberra → Bunbury if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey, Fly
Take the bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey then fly from Busselton (BQB) to Canberra (CBR).
- Duration6h 5m
- Flight time4h 40m
- Typical costA$565($380)
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1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Perth Stn Transwa Rail Perth and then to Sydney Central Station then take the bus to Canberra.
- Duration3 days 9h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$870($585)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bunbury and Canberra
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bunbury to Canberra by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$565 ($380) and will take around 6h 5m.
The distance between Bunbury and Canberra is around 3,245km (2,017 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,067km (1,906 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Bunbury and Canberra by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 16h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bunbury to Canberra is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx A$565 ($380).
The cheapest way to travel between Bunbury and Canberra, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$565 ($380) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bunbury and Canberra. We recommend that you take the bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey then fly from Busselton (BQB) to Canberra (CBR). instead which will take 6h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bunbury and Canberra. We recommend that you take the bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey then fly from Busselton (BQB) to Canberra (CBR). instead which will take 6h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bunbury to Canberra. We recommend that you take the bus to Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 then fly from Perth (PER) to Canberra (CBR). instead which will take 6h 40m.
The closest major airport to Canberra is Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Canberra. Moruya Airport (MYA) (MYA) and Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA) (WGA) 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 Canberra. The distance is around 3,859km (2,398 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 Bunbury to Canberra is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$930 ($625).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bunbury and Canberra
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey, Fly + 1 similar | 6h 5m | A$565($380) | once daily | 3,245km (2,017 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 6h 40m | A$930($625) | every 20 mins | 3,273km (2,034 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3 days 9h | A$870($585) | once a week | 4,412km (2,741 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 16h | A$730($490) | on demand | 3,859km (2,398 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bunbury and Canberra
Bus companies
South West Coach Lines
Transwa
Murrays Coaches
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Airports near Canberra
The following major airports near Canberra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Canberra
Moruya Airport (MYA)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Canberra
Wagga Wagga Airport (WGA)
- Distance
- 149km (93 miles) from Canberra