How to travel from Fremantle to Swansea, Australia

The distance between Fremantle and Swansea is around 3,507km (2,179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Fremantle to Swansea by 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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Fly

Fly from Perth (PER) to Newcastle (NTL).

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Flight time6hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$580($390)
Operated by

Qantas

+ 2 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Mount Victoria then Strathfield Station and then to Morisset Station.

  • Duration3 days 1h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,135($765)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Swansea.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Distance3,966km (2,464 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fremantle and Swansea

There are several options for getting from Fremantle to Swansea by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around A$380 ($255) and will take around 8h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 8h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$580 ($390).

The distance between Fremantle and Swansea is around 3,507km (2,179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,348km (2,081 miles)

It takes around 8h 40m to get from Fremantle and Swansea by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fremantle to Swansea is to fly which takes around 8h 40m and will set you back approx A$580 ($390).

The cheapest way to travel between Fremantle and Swansea, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$380 ($255) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fremantle and Swansea. It typically takes around 3 days 1h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fremantle to Swansea. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Perth Stn Platform 8, Mount Victoria, Strathfield Station and Morisset Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3 days 1h.

Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific and Transport NSW run train services between Fremantle and Swansea. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 3 days 1h, 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 Fremantle and Swansea. We recommend that you fly from Perth (PER) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 8h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Fremantle and Swansea. Flights depart from Perth (PER) and arrive at Newcastle (NTL) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 6hrs.

There is no direct flight from Fremantle to Swansea. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 8h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Fremantle to Swansea typically takes around 6hrs. Flights depart from Perth (PER) and and arrive into Newcastle (NTL).

The closest major airport to Swansea is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Swansea. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) 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 Fremantle and Swansea. The distance is around 3,966km (2,464 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 Fremantle to Swansea is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around A$580 ($390).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fremantle and Swansea

Transport options from Fremantle to Swansea
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
8h 40m
A$580($390)
hourly4,321km (2,685 miles)
Plane and Train8h 60m
A$380($255)
hourly3,507km (2,179 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3 days 1h
A$1,135($765)
twice a week4,493km (2,792 miles)
Train via Central Station3 days 4h
A$1,050($705)
twice a week4,542km (2,822 miles)
Drive
1 day 17h
A$525($355)
on demand3,966km (2,464 miles)

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Airports near Swansea

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

NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Swansea
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Swansea
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Swansea