How to travel from Bunbury to Swansea, Australia

The distance between Bunbury and Swansea is around 3,644km (2,264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bunbury to Swansea 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 Newcastle (NTL).

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Flight time5hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$665($450)
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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 Morisset Station.

  • Duration3 days 8h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$925($620)
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Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Distance4,078km (2,534 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bunbury and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Bunbury to Swansea by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around A$620 ($415) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$665 ($450).

The distance between Bunbury and Swansea is around 3,644km (2,264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,332km (2,071 miles)

It takes around 8h 50m to get from Bunbury and Swansea by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 18h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bunbury to Swansea is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx A$665 ($450).

The cheapest way to travel between Bunbury and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$620 ($415) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bunbury and Swansea. It typically takes around 3 days 8h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bunbury to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Perth Stn Transwa Rail Perth, Sydney Central Station and Morisset Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3 days 8h.

Transwa, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific and Transport for NSW run train services between Bunbury and Swansea. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3 days 8h, 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 Swansea. We recommend that you take the bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey then fly from Busselton (BQB) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 7h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bunbury to Swansea. We recommend that you take the bus to Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 then fly from Perth (PER) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 8h 50m.

The closest major airport to Swansea is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Swansea. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) 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 Swansea. The distance is around 4,078km (2,534 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 18h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bunbury to Swansea is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around A$865 ($585).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bunbury and Swansea

Transport options from Bunbury to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey, Fly + 3 similar
7h 40m
A$665($450)
once daily3,661km (2,275 miles)
Bus and Plane8h 50m
A$865($585)
every 20 mins3,773km (2,345 miles)
Bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey, plane and train9h 45m
A$700($470)
once daily3,661km (2,275 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train10h 25m
A$620($415)
every 20 mins3,644km (2,264 miles)
Train
3 days 8h
A$925($620)
once a week4,288km (2,664 miles)
Drive
1 day 18h
A$770($520)
on demand4,078km (2,534 miles)

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Airports near Swansea

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

NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Swansea
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Swansea
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Swansea