How to travel from Perth to Bathurst, Australia

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.

3 routes found

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.

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🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Perth (PER) to Albany (ALH).

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$255($175)
Operated by

Regional Express

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Bus

Take the bus to Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    A$30($20)
Operated by

Transwa

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Drive

Drive to Campbell Rd After Bathhurst St.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance413km (256 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Bathurst

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Perth to Bathurst

Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Bathurst

Transport options from Perth to Bathurst
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 35m
A$255($175)
every 20 mins400km (248 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
A$30($20)
twice daily425km (264 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
A$79($53)
on demand413km (256 miles)

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Airports near Bathurst

The following major airports near Bathurst offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

OAG
Orange Airport (OAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Bathurst
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Bathurst
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
214km (133 miles) from Bathurst