How to travel from Bunbury to Sydney, Australia

The distance between Bunbury and Sydney is around 3,462km (2,151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bunbury to Sydney 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 Sydney (SYD).

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time5hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$685($460)
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Train

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

  • Duration3 days 5h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$820($550)
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Drive

Drive to Sydney.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Distance4,067km (2,527 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bunbury and Sydney

There are several options for getting from Bunbury to Sydney by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$605 ($405) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$685 ($460).

The distance between Bunbury and Sydney is around 3,462km (2,151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,257km (2,024 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Bunbury and Sydney 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 Sydney is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx A$685 ($460).

The cheapest way to travel between Bunbury and Sydney, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$605 ($405) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bunbury and Sydney. It typically takes around 3 days 5h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bunbury to Sydney. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Perth Stn Transwa Rail Perth. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3 days 5h.

Transwa and Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific run train services between Bunbury and Sydney. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3 days 5h, 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 Sydney. We recommend that you take the bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey then fly from Busselton (BQB) to Sydney (SYD). instead which will take 6h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bunbury to Sydney. We recommend that you take the bus to Perth Airport International Terminal T1 T2 then fly from Perth (PER) to Sydney (SYD). instead which will take 6h 55m.

The closest major airport to Sydney is Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Sydney. Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) and Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) 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 Sydney. The distance is around 4,067km (2,527 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 Sydney is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around A$605 ($405).

How do I get from Bunbury to Sydney

Compare travel optionsbetween Bunbury and Sydney

Transport options from Bunbury to Sydney
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Bussell Hwy Transwa Abbey, Fly + 1 similar
6h 15m
A$685($460)
once daily3,479km (2,162 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 55m
A$605($405)
every 20 mins3,462km (2,151 miles)
Train
3 days 5h
A$820($550)
once a week4,129km (2,566 miles)
Drive
1 day 18h
A$770($515)
on demand4,067km (2,527 miles)

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Airports near Sydney

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

SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Sydney
NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Sydney
OAG
Orange Airport (OAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Sydney