How to travel from Mooloolaba to Bunbury, Australia
The distance between Mooloolaba and Bunbury is around 3,912km (2,431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Mooloolaba 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.
👋 Also check out Bunbury → Mooloolaba if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Busselton (BQB) then take the bus to Bunbury.
- Duration8h 15m
- Flight time6h 35m
- Typical costA$805($540)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Central station platform 5, Adelaide then Perth and then to Bunbury Stn Transwa Rail Bunbury.
- Duration5 days 8h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$610($410)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Central Station then Perth and then to Bunbury Stn Transwa Rail Bunbury.
- Duration3 days 21h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$970($655)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mooloolaba and Bunbury
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mooloolaba to Bunbury by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$610 ($410) and will take around 5 days 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$805 ($540).
The distance between Mooloolaba and Bunbury is around 3,912km (2,431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,663km (2,276 miles)
It takes around 8h 15m to get from Mooloolaba and Bunbury by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 23h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mooloolaba to Bunbury is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 15m and will set you back approx A$805 ($540).
The cheapest way to travel between Mooloolaba and Bunbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$610 ($410) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Mooloolaba and Bunbury. It typically takes around 5 days 8h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Mooloolaba to Bunbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Landsborough station, Central station platform 5, Adelaide, Adelaide Parklands and Perth. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5 days 8h.
Translink QLD, Journey Beyond - Great Southern, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific and Transwa run train services between Mooloolaba and Bunbury. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5 days 8h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mooloolaba and Bunbury. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Busselton (BQB) then take the bus to Bunbury. instead which will take 8h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mooloolaba to Bunbury. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Busselton (BQB) then take the bus to Bunbury. instead which will take 8h 15m.
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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Mooloolaba and Bunbury. The distance is around 4,570km (2,839 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 23h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mooloolaba to Bunbury is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around A$805 ($540).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mooloolaba and Bunbury
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 8h 15m | A$805($540) | every 20 mins | 4,234km (2,631 miles) |
| Fly to Perth (PER), Bus | 9h 25m | A$935($630) | every 20 mins | 4,305km (2,675 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane, plane | 10h 20m | A$785($525) | once daily | 4,293km (2,667 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 10h 20m | A$985($665) | once daily | 3,996km (2,483 miles) |
| Train to Eagle Junction station, platform 3, plane and bus | 9h 40m | A$980($660) | every 20 mins | 4,272km (2,654 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 9h 45m | A$690($465) | every 20 mins | 3,912km (2,431 miles) |
Train | 5 days 8h | A$610($410) | once a week | 5,581km (3,468 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3 days 21h | A$970($655) | once a week | 5,214km (3,240 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane, train | 3 days 23h | A$1,055($710) | once a week | 5,268km (3,273 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 23h | A$860($580) | on demand | 4,570km (2,839 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mooloolaba and Bunbury
Bus companies
South West Coach Lines
Premier Motor Service
Byron Easy Bus
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Transwa
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Airports near Bunbury
The following major airports near Bunbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Busselton Airport (BQB)
- Distance
- 46km (28 miles) from Bunbury
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Bunbury
Albany Airport (ALH)
- Distance
- 269km (167 miles) from Bunbury