How to travel from Echuca to Esperance, Australia
The distance between Echuca and Esperance is around 2,785km (1,731 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 9h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Echuca to Esperance by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Esperance → Echuca if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Esperance (EPR).
- Duration9h 25m
- Flight time5h 35m
- Typical costA$1,350($905)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to 85 Franklin St then take the train to Perth then take the bus to Transwa Bay Transwa Esperance.
- Duration3 days 4h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$690($465)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Echuca and Esperance
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Echuca to Esperance by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$690 ($465) and will take around 3 days 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 9h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,350 ($905).
The distance between Echuca and Esperance is around 2,785km (1,731 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,093km (1,300 miles)
It takes around 9h 25m to get from Echuca and Esperance by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Echuca to Esperance is to take the train and then fly which takes around 9h 25m and will set you back approx A$1,350 ($905).
The cheapest way to travel between Echuca and Esperance, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$690 ($465) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Echuca and Esperance. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Esperance (EPR). instead which will take 9h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Echuca and Esperance. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Esperance (EPR). instead which will take 9h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Echuca to Esperance. We recommend that you take the train to Sunbury then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Esperance (EPR). instead which will take 9h 25m.
The closest major airport to Esperance is Esperance Airport (EPR) (EPR) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Esperance. Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI) (KGI) and Perth Airport (PER) (PER) 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 Echuca and Esperance. The distance is around 2,785km (1,731 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Echuca to Esperance is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around A$1,350 ($905).
Compare travel optionsbetween Echuca and Esperance
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 9h 25m | A$1,350($905) | once daily | 3,533km (2,195 miles) |
| Train to Bendigo, Fly | 10h 35m | A$1,555($1,045) | once daily | 4,670km (2,902 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 9h 50m | A$1,440($970) | once daily | 3,807km (2,365 miles) |
| Bus to Benalla, train and plane | 11h 50m | A$1,445($970) | once daily | 4,047km (2,514 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 13h 50m | A$1,120($755) | 3 times a week | 3,866km (2,402 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 4h | A$690($465) | once a week | 4,075km (2,532 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 5h | A$525($355) | on demand | 2,785km (1,731 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Echuca and Esperance
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
V/Line
NSW TrainLink XPT
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
Transwa
Airports near Esperance
The following major airports near Esperance offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Esperance Airport (EPR)
- Distance
- 20km (13 miles) from Esperance
Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI)
- Distance
- 344km (214 miles) from Esperance
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 594km (369 miles) from Esperance