The distance between Perth and Bathurst is around 400km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Perth to Bathurst by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bathurst → Perth if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Perth (PER) to Albany (ALH).
Regional Express
Take the bus to Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany.
Transwa
Drive to Campbell Rd After Bathhurst St.
There are several options for getting from Perth to Bathurst by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$30 ($20) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$255 ($175).
The distance between Perth and Bathurst is around 400km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,146km (1,955 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Perth and Bathurst by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Perth to Bathurst is to fly which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx A$255 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Bathurst, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$30 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Perth and Bathurst. We recommend that you fly from Perth (PER) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 1h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Perth and Bathurst. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Perth to Bathurst. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
Transwa run regular bus services between Perth and Bathurst. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Perth and Bathurst. Flights depart from Perth (PER) and arrive at Albany (ALH). The flight takes around 1h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Perth and Bathurst with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.
Regional Express fly between Perth and Bathurst. Flights depart from Perth (PER) and and arrive into Albany (ALH). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.
The flight from Perth to Bathurst typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Perth (PER) and and arrive into Albany (ALH).
The closest major airport to Bathurst is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Bathurst. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Perth and Bathurst. The distance is around 413km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Bathurst is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around A$255 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 35m | A$255($175) | every 20 mins | 400km (248 miles) |
Bus | 6h 35m | A$30($20) | twice daily | 425km (264 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | A$79($53) | on demand | 413km (256 miles) |
Regional Express
Transwa
The following major airports near Bathurst offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.