How to travel from Bunbury to Perth, Australia

The distance between Bunbury and Perth is around 172km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bunbury to Perth by 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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Train

Take the train to Perth Stn Transwa Rail Perth.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$15($10)
Operated by

Transwa

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Bus

Take the bus to Transwa Bay Transwa East Perth Set-Down.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    A$15($10)
Operated by

Transwa

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Drive

Drive to Perth.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance172km (107 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bunbury and Perth

There are several options for getting from Bunbury to Perth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$15 ($10) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$33 ($22).

The distance between Bunbury and Perth is around 172km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 154km (96 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Bunbury and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bunbury to Perth is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx A$33 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Bunbury and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$15 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bunbury and Perth. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bunbury and Perth with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 30m.

Transwa run train services between Bunbury and Perth. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bunbury and Perth. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bunbury and Perth with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2h 55m.

Transwa run regular bus services between Bunbury and Perth. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bunbury to Perth. We recommend that you take the train to Perth Stn Transwa Rail Perth. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Perth is Perth Airport (PER) (PER) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Perth. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) and Geraldton Airport (GET) (GET) 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 Perth. The distance is around 172km (107 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bunbury to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around A$15 ($10).

How do I get from Bunbury to Perth

Compare travel optionsbetween Bunbury and Perth

Transport options from Bunbury to Perth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
A$15($10)
twice daily182km (113 miles)
Bus
2h 55m
A$15($10)
5 times a day179km (111 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
A$33($22)
on demand172km (107 miles)

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Airports near Perth

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

PER
Perth Airport (PER)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Perth
BQB
Busselton Airport (BQB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Perth
GET
Geraldton Airport (GET)
Domestic Airport
Distance
368km (229 miles) from Perth