How to travel from Margaret River to Shoal Bay, Australia
The distance between Margaret River and Shoal Bay is around 3,620km (2,250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Margaret River to Shoal Bay 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 Shoal Bay → Margaret River if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Busselton (BQB) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.
- Duration6h 40m
- Flight time5hrs
- Typical costA$640($430)
Multiple operators
4 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 then Sydney Central Station and then to Hamilton Station then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.
- Duration3 days 12h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$870($585)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Margaret River and Shoal Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Margaret River to Shoal Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$630 ($425) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$640 ($430).
The distance between Margaret River and Shoal Bay is around 3,620km (2,250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,430km (2,131 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Margaret River and Shoal Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 20h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Margaret River to Shoal Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx A$640 ($430).
The cheapest way to travel between Margaret River and Shoal Bay, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$630 ($425) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Margaret River and Shoal Bay. We recommend that you fly from Busselton (BQB) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Margaret River and Shoal Bay. We recommend that you fly from Busselton (BQB) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Margaret River to Shoal Bay. We recommend that you fly from Busselton (BQB) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 6h 40m.
The closest major airport to Shoal Bay is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Shoal Bay. Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) and Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) 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 Shoal Bay. The distance is around 4,201km (2,610 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 20h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Margaret River to Shoal Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$640 ($430).
Compare travel optionsbetween Margaret River and Shoal Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 6h 40m | A$640($430) | twice daily | 3,620km (2,250 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 10hrs | A$880($590) | twice daily | 3,862km (2,400 miles) |
| Fly to Port Macquarie (PQQ), bus | 12hrs | A$630($425) | once daily | 4,091km (2,542 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 10hrs | A$700($470) | twice daily | 3,687km (2,291 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 12h 40m | A$655($440) | twice daily | 3,799km (2,361 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 12h | A$870($585) | once a week | 4,485km (2,787 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 20h | A$795($535) | on demand | 4,201km (2,610 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Margaret River and Shoal Bay
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Transport for NSW
Transperth
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
Port Stephens Coaches
Transwa
Premier Motor Service
Airports near Shoal Bay
The following major airports near Shoal Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
- Distance
- 33km (20 miles) from Shoal Bay
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Shoal Bay
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 163km (101 miles) from Shoal Bay