The distance between Melbourne and Bunbury is around 2,789km (1,733 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Melbourne to Bunbury 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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Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Busselton (BQB) then take the bus to Bunbury.
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Take the train to Adelaide then Perth and then to Bunbury Stn Transwa Rail Bunbury.
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Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Perth and then to Bunbury Stn Transwa Rail Bunbury.
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There are several options for getting from Melbourne to Bunbury by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$475 ($320) and will take around 5h 55m.
The distance between Melbourne and Bunbury is around 2,789km (1,733 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,688km (1,670 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Melbourne and Bunbury by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 13h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Melbourne to Bunbury is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx A$475 ($320).
The cheapest way to travel between Melbourne and Bunbury, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$475 ($320) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Melbourne and Bunbury. It typically takes around 2 days 19h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Melbourne to Bunbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Adelaide and Perth. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 19h.
Journey Beyond - The Overland, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific and Transwa run train services between Melbourne and Bunbury. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 19h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Melbourne and Bunbury. We recommend that you fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Busselton (BQB) then take the bus to Bunbury. instead which will take 5h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Melbourne to Bunbury. We recommend that you fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER) then take the bus to Bunbury. instead which will take 7h 10m.
The closest major airport to Bunbury is Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) which is approximately 46km (28 miles) from Bunbury. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Melbourne and Bunbury. The distance is around 3,551km (2,207 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 13h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Melbourne to Bunbury is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around A$605 ($405).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Busselton (BQB), Bus + 1 similar | 5h 55m | A$475($320) | every 20 mins | 2,789km (1,733 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 7h 10m | A$605($405) | every 20 mins | 2,903km (1,804 miles) |
Train | 2 days 19h | A$685($460) | once a week | 3,644km (2,265 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 21h | A$635($430) | once a week | 3,573km (2,220 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 13h | A$670($450) | on demand | 3,551km (2,207 miles) |
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Journey Beyond - The Overland
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Firefly Express
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The following major airports near Bunbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.