How to travel from Margaret River to Airlie Beach, Australia
The distance between Margaret River and Airlie Beach is around 4,724km (2,935 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8h 5m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Margaret River to Airlie Beach by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Airlie Beach → Margaret River if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Busselton (BQB) to Proserpine (PPP).
- Duration8h 5m
- Flight time6h 30m
- Typical costA$845($570)
+ 2 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Mandurah Stn Transwa Mandurah then take the train to Perth Underground Stn Platform 1, Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.
- Duration4 days 13h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,070($720)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Drive
Drive to Airlie Beach.
- Duration2 days 7h
- Distance5,204km (3,233 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Margaret River and Airlie Beach
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Margaret River to Airlie Beach by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$650 ($440) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 8h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$845 ($570).
The distance between Margaret River and Airlie Beach is around 4,724km (2,935 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,638km (2,261 miles)
It takes around 8h 5m to get from Margaret River and Airlie Beach by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 7h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Margaret River to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes around 8h 5m and will set you back approx A$845 ($570).
The cheapest way to travel between Margaret River and Airlie Beach, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$650 ($440) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Margaret River and Airlie Beach. We recommend that you fly from Busselton (BQB) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 8h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Margaret River and Airlie Beach. We recommend that you fly from Busselton (BQB) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 8h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Margaret River and Airlie Beach. Flights depart from Busselton (BQB) and arrive at Proserpine (PPP) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 6h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Margaret River to Airlie Beach. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 8h 5m (not including layover time).
The flight from Margaret River to Airlie Beach typically takes around 6h 30m. Flights depart from Busselton (BQB) and and arrive into Proserpine (PPP).
The closest major airport to Airlie Beach is Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Airlie Beach. Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) (PPP) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) 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 Margaret River and Airlie Beach. The distance is around 5,204km (3,233 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 7h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Margaret River to Airlie Beach is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 5m and will usually cost around A$845 ($570).
Compare travel optionsbetween Margaret River and Airlie Beach
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 8h 5m | A$845($570) | twice daily | 4,724km (2,935 miles) |
| Fly to Hamilton Island (HTI) | 8h 25m | A$795($535) | twice daily | 4,740km (2,945 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 10h 50m | A$650($440) | once daily | 5,089km (3,162 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 11h 20m | A$1,170($790) | twice daily | 4,824km (2,998 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 4 days 13h | A$1,070($720) | once a week | 6,330km (3,933 miles) |
| Bus to Transwa Bay Transwa East Perth Set-Down, train | 4 days 21h | A$1,205($810) | once a week | 6,598km (4,100 miles) |
| Bus to Transwa Bay Transwa East Perth Set-Down, train | 4 days 22h | A$1,115($750) | once a week | 6,623km (4,115 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 7h | A$980($660) | on demand | 5,204km (3,233 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Margaret River and Airlie Beach
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Airnorth
Bus companies
Transwa
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Transperth
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Airports near Airlie Beach
The following major airports near Airlie Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Airlie Beach
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
- Distance
- 30km (18 miles) from Airlie Beach
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 490km (305 miles) from Airlie Beach