How to travel from Esperance to Margaret River, Australia

The distance between Esperance and Margaret River is around 764km (475 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Esperance to Margaret River by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Margaret RiverEsperance if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Esperance (EPR) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Busselton and then to Margaret River.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$545($365)
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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 then take the bus to Charles West Av Transwa Margaret River.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$82($55)
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Drive

Drive to Margaret River.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance764km (475 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Esperance and Margaret River

There are several options for getting from Esperance to Margaret River by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$82 ($55) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$545 ($365).

The distance between Esperance and Margaret River is around 764km (475 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 629km (391 miles)

It takes around 13h 25m to get from Esperance and Margaret River by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Esperance to Margaret River is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx A$545 ($365).

The cheapest way to travel between Esperance and Margaret River, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$82 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Esperance and Margaret River. We recommend that you fly from Esperance (EPR) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Busselton and then to Margaret River. instead which will take 5h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Esperance and Margaret River. We recommend that you fly from Esperance (EPR) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Busselton and then to Margaret River. instead which will take 5h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Esperance to Margaret River. We recommend that you fly from Esperance (EPR) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Busselton and then to Margaret River. instead which will take 5h 35m.

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 Esperance and Margaret River. The distance is around 764km (475 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Esperance to Margaret River is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 13h 25m and will usually cost around A$82 ($55).

How do I get from Esperance to Margaret River

Compare travel optionsbetween Esperance and Margaret River

Transport options from Esperance to Margaret River
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
5h 35m
A$545($365)
every 20 mins884km (549 miles)
Fly to Albany (ALH), bus9h 20m
A$420($280)
3 times a week1,446km (899 miles)
Bus and Train
13h 25m
A$82($55)
4 times a week985km (612 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
A$100($68)
on demand764km (475 miles)

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Airports near Margaret River

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

BQB
Busselton Airport (BQB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Margaret River
PER
Perth Airport (PER)
International Airport
Distance
239km (149 miles) from Margaret River
ALH
Albany Airport (ALH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
273km (170 miles) from Margaret River