How to travel from Canberra to Margaret River, Australia
The distance between Canberra and Margaret River is around 3,218km (2,000 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Canberra to Margaret River by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Margaret River → Canberra if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Canberra (CBR) to Busselton (BQB).
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time5h 10m
- Typical costA$525($355)
Qantas
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Sydney then take the train to Perth then take the bus to Charles West Av Transwa Margaret River.
- Duration3 days 12h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,085($730)
Multiple operators
Drive
Drive to Margaret River.
- Duration1 day 17h
- Distance3,951km (2,455 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canberra and Margaret River
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Canberra to Margaret River by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$420 ($285) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$525 ($355).
The distance between Canberra and Margaret River is around 3,218km (2,000 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,102km (1,927 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Canberra and Margaret River by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Canberra to Margaret River is to fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx A$525 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Canberra and Margaret River, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$420 ($285) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Canberra and Margaret River. We recommend that you fly from Canberra (CBR) to Busselton (BQB). instead which will take 6h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Canberra and Margaret River. We recommend that you fly from Canberra (CBR) to Busselton (BQB). instead which will take 6h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Canberra and Margaret River. Flights depart from Canberra (CBR) and arrive at Busselton (BQB) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 5h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Canberra to Margaret River. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 6h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Canberra to Margaret River typically takes around 5h 10m. Flights depart from Canberra (CBR) and and arrive into Busselton (BQB).
The closest major airport to Margaret River is Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Margaret River. Perth Airport (PER) (PER) and Albany Airport (ALH) (ALH) 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 Canberra and Margaret River. The distance is around 3,951km (2,455 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canberra to Margaret River is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around A$525 ($355).
Compare travel optionsbetween Canberra and Margaret River
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 6h 10m | A$525($355) | every 20 mins | 3,218km (2,000 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 8h 45m | A$625($420) | every 20 mins | 3,376km (2,098 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 9h 20m | A$530($355) | once daily | 3,717km (2,309 miles) |
| Bus to Albury, Fly | 9h 25m | A$440($295) | once daily | 3,340km (2,075 miles) |
| Bus to Merimbula Coach Stop, Park St, Fly | 10hrs | A$420($285) | every 20 mins | 3,452km (2,145 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 12h | A$1,085($730) | once a week | 4,932km (3,065 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 17h | A$525($350) | on demand | 3,951km (2,455 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Canberra and Margaret River
Bus companies
TransWA
Murrays Coaches
V-Line
NSW TrainLink
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Airports near Margaret River
The following major airports near Margaret River offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Busselton Airport (BQB)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Margaret River
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 239km (149 miles) from Margaret River
Albany Airport (ALH)
- Distance
- 273km (170 miles) from Margaret River