How to travel from Geraldton to Margaret River, Australia

The distance between Geraldton and Margaret River is around 664km (413 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Geraldton 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.

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Plane and Bus

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

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    A$430($290)
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Bus

Take the bus to Perth Wellington Street and then to Charles West Av Transwa Margaret River.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$125($83)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Perth Wellington Street then take the train to Bunbury Stn Transwa Rail Bunbury then take the bus to Charles West Av Transwa Margaret River.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$125($84)
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Drive

Drive to Margaret River.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance681km (423 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geraldton and Margaret River

There are several options for getting from Geraldton to Margaret River by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$52 ($35) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$430 ($290).

The distance between Geraldton and Margaret River is around 664km (413 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 578km (359 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Geraldton and Margaret River by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Geraldton to Margaret River is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx A$430 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Geraldton and Margaret River, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$52 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Geraldton and Margaret River. We recommend that you fly from Geraldton (GET) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Busselton and then to Margaret River. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Geraldton and Margaret River. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Geraldton to Margaret River. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Perth Wellington Street and East Perth Stn Platform 2. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

Integrity Coach Lines and Transwa run regular bus services between Geraldton and Margaret River. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geraldton to Margaret River. We recommend that you fly from Geraldton (GET) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Busselton and then to Margaret River. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Geraldton and Margaret River. The distance is around 681km (423 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geraldton to Margaret River is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around A$430 ($290).

How do I get from Geraldton to Margaret River

Compare travel optionsbetween Geraldton and Margaret River

Transport options from Geraldton to Margaret River
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 55m
A$430($290)
every 20 mins664km (413 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 45m
A$125($83)
3 times a week749km (465 miles)
Bus via Transwa Bay Transwa East Perth Set-Down11hrs
A$52($35)
once daily735km (457 miles)
Bus and Train
10hrs
A$125($84)
3 times a week751km (466 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
A$130($87)
on demand681km (423 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