How to travel from Esperance to Bunbury, Australia

The distance between Esperance and Bunbury is around 669km (416 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Esperance to Bunbury by plane, bus, 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Esperance (EPR) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Bunbury.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$370($250)
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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$86($58)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Bunbury Stn Transwa Rail Bunbury.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$58($39)
Operated by

Transwa

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Drive

Drive to Bunbury.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance669km (416 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Esperance and Bunbury

There are several options for getting from Esperance to Bunbury by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$58 ($39) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$370 ($250).

The distance between Esperance and Bunbury is around 669km (416 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 582km (362 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Esperance and Bunbury by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Esperance to Bunbury is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx A$370 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Esperance and Bunbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$58 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Esperance and Bunbury. We recommend that you fly from Esperance (EPR) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Bunbury. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Esperance and Bunbury. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Esperance to Bunbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Transwa Bay Transwa East Perth Set-Down and Airport Central Stn Platform 2. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

Transwa and South West Coach Lines run regular bus services between Esperance and Bunbury. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Esperance to Bunbury. We recommend that you fly from Esperance (EPR) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Bunbury. instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Bunbury is Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) which is approximately 46km (28 miles) from Bunbury. 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 Esperance and Bunbury. The distance is around 669km (416 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Esperance to Bunbury is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around A$370 ($250).

How do I get from Esperance to Bunbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Esperance and Bunbury

Transport options from Esperance to Bunbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 5m
A$370($250)
every 20 mins782km (486 miles)
Bus
12h 40m
A$86($58)
6 times a week932km (579 miles)
Bus and Train
11h 25m
A$58($39)
4 times a week855km (532 miles)
Drive
7hrs
A$125($85)
on demand669km (416 miles)

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Airports near Bunbury

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

BQB
Busselton Airport (BQB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Bunbury
PER
Perth Airport (PER)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Bunbury
ALH
Albany Airport (ALH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
269km (167 miles) from Bunbury