How to travel from Margaret River to Perth, Australia

The distance between Margaret River and Perth is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Margaret River to Perth by 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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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$27($18)
Operated by

TransWA

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Bus to Bunbury Rail Stn Transwa Bunbury Passenger Terminal, Train

Take the bus to Bunbury Rail Stn Transwa Bunbury Passenger Terminal then take the train to Perth Stn Transwa Rail Perth.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$33($22)
Operated by

TransWA

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Drive

Drive to Perth.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance269km (167 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Margaret River and Perth

There are several options for getting from Margaret River to Perth by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$27 ($18) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$36 ($24).

The distance between Margaret River and Perth is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (145 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Margaret River and Perth by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Margaret River to Perth is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx A$36 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Margaret River and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$27 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Margaret River and Perth. We recommend that you drive to Perth. instead which will take 2h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Margaret River and Perth. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Margaret River and Perth with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 55m.

TransWA run regular bus services between Margaret River and Perth. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Margaret River to Perth. We recommend that you take the bus to Mandurah Stn Transwa Mandurah then take the train to Perth Underground Stn Platform 1. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Perth is Perth Airport (PER) (PER) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Perth. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) and Geraldton Airport (GET) (GET) 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 Perth. The distance is around 269km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Margaret River to Perth is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around A$33 ($22).

How do I get from Margaret River to Perth

Compare travel optionsbetween Margaret River and Perth

Transport options from Margaret River to Perth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 55m
A$27($18)
once daily308km (191 miles)
Bus to Bunbury Rail Stn Transwa Bunbury Passenger Terminal, Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
A$33($22)
twice daily311km (194 miles)
Bus and Train4h 35m
A$33($22)
once daily304km (189 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
A$36($24)
on demand269km (167 miles)

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Airports near Perth

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

PER
Perth Airport (PER)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Perth
BQB
Busselton Airport (BQB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Perth
GET
Geraldton Airport (GET)
Domestic Airport
Distance
368km (229 miles) from Perth