The distance between Bunbury and Melbourne is around 2,789km (1,733 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bunbury to Melbourne 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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Take the bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey then fly from Busselton (BQB) to Melbourne (MEL).
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Take the train to Perth Stn Transwa Rail Perth then Adelaide Parklands and then to Southern Cross.
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Take the train to Perth Stn Transwa Rail Perth and then to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Melbourne.
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There are several options for getting from Bunbury to Melbourne by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$445 ($300) and will take around 5h 10m.
The distance between Bunbury and Melbourne is around 2,789km (1,733 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,688km (1,670 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Bunbury and Melbourne by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 13h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bunbury to Melbourne is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx A$445 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Bunbury and Melbourne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$445 ($300) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bunbury and Melbourne. It typically takes around 2 days 9h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bunbury to Melbourne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Perth Stn Transwa Rail Perth and Adelaide Parklands. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 9h.
Transwa, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific and Journey Beyond - The Overland run train services between Bunbury and Melbourne. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 9h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bunbury and Melbourne. We recommend that you take the bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey then fly from Busselton (BQB) to Melbourne (MEL). instead which will take 5h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bunbury to Melbourne. We recommend that you take the bus to Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 then fly from Perth (PER) to Melbourne (MEL). instead which will take 6h 30m.
The closest major airport to Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Melbourne. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and King Island Airport (KNS) (KNS) 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 Melbourne. The distance is around 3,552km (2,207 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 13h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bunbury to Melbourne is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around A$605 ($405).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey, Fly + 1 similar | 5h 10m | A$445($300) | once daily | 2,789km (1,733 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 6h 30m | A$605($405) | every 20 mins | 2,902km (1,803 miles) |
Train | 2 days 9h | A$685($460) | once a week | 3,644km (2,265 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2 days 10h | A$635($430) | once a week | 3,572km (2,220 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 13h | A$670($450) | on demand | 3,552km (2,207 miles) |
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The following major airports near Melbourne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.