How to travel from Nelson Bay to Margaret River, Australia
The distance between Nelson Bay and Margaret River is around 3,616km (2,247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Nelson Bay to Margaret River 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 Margaret River → Nelson Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Busselton (BQB).
- Duration7h 15m
- Flight time5h 45m
- Typical costA$850($570)
Qantas
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Newcastle Interchange Stand B then take the train to Central Station then Perth and then to Mandurah Stn Platform 2 then take the bus to Charles West Av Transwa Margaret River.
- Duration3 days 12h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$870($585)
Multiple operators
Drive
Drive to Margaret River.
- Duration1 day 20h
- Distance4,197km (2,608 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nelson Bay and Margaret River
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nelson Bay to Margaret River by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which costs around A$655 ($440) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$850 ($570).
The distance between Nelson Bay and Margaret River is around 3,616km (2,247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,427km (2,130 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Nelson Bay and Margaret River by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 20h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nelson Bay to Margaret River is to fly which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx A$850 ($570).
The cheapest way to travel between Nelson Bay and Margaret River, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$655 ($440) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nelson Bay and Margaret River. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Busselton (BQB). instead which will take 7h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nelson Bay and Margaret River. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Busselton (BQB). instead which will take 7h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Nelson Bay and Margaret River. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and arrive at Busselton (BQB) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 5h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Nelson Bay to Margaret River. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 7h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Nelson Bay to Margaret River typically takes around 5h 45m. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and and arrive into Busselton (BQB).
The closest major airport to Margaret River is Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Margaret River. 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 Nelson Bay and Margaret River. The distance is around 4,197km (2,608 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 Nelson Bay to Margaret River is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around A$850 ($570).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nelson Bay and Margaret River
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 7h 15m | A$850($570) | every 20 mins | 3,616km (2,247 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 10h 10m | A$880($590) | every 20 mins | 3,690km (2,293 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 10h 30m | A$700($470) | every 20 mins | 3,683km (2,288 miles) |
| Bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, train and plane | 12h 55m | A$655($440) | every 20 mins | 3,796km (2,359 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 12h | A$870($585) | once a week | 4,484km (2,786 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 20h | A$790($535) | on demand | 4,197km (2,608 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nelson Bay and Margaret River
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Transwa
Train operators
Transport for NSW
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Transperth
Airports near Margaret River
The following major airports near Margaret River offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Busselton Airport (BQB)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Margaret River
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 239km (149 miles) from Margaret River
Albany Airport (ALH)
- Distance
- 273km (170 miles) from Margaret River