How to travel from Swan Hill to Fremantle, Australia

The distance between Swan Hill and Fremantle is around 2,675km (1,662 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 9h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Swan Hill to Fremantle by train, 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Mildura then fly from Mildura (MQL) to Perth (PER).

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Flight time5h 25m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,080($730)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Southern Cross then Adelaide and then to Perth.

  • Duration2 days 22h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$720($485)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to 85 Franklin St then take the train to Perth.

  • Duration2 days 15h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$635($425)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Fremantle.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Distance3,166km (1,967 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swan Hill and Fremantle

There are several options for getting from Swan Hill to Fremantle by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$455 ($305) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 9h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,080 ($730).

The distance between Swan Hill and Fremantle is around 2,675km (1,662 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,590km (1,609 miles)

It takes around 10h 20m to get from Swan Hill and Fremantle by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swan Hill to Fremantle is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 9h 25m and will set you back approx A$1,080 ($730).

The cheapest way to travel between Swan Hill and Fremantle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$455 ($305) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swan Hill and Fremantle. It typically takes around 2 days 22h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swan Hill to Fremantle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross, Adelaide and Perth. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 22h.

V/Line, Journey Beyond - The Overland and Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific run train services between Swan Hill and Fremantle. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2 days 22h, 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 Swan Hill and Fremantle. We recommend that you take the bus to Mildura then fly from Mildura (MQL) to Perth (PER). instead which will take 9h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swan Hill to Fremantle. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Perth (PER). instead which will take 10h 20m.

The closest major airport to Fremantle is Perth Airport (PER) (PER) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Fremantle. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) 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 Swan Hill and Fremantle. The distance is around 3,166km (1,967 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 8h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swan Hill to Fremantle is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around A$625 ($420).

How do I get from Swan Hill to Fremantle

Compare travel optionsbetween Swan Hill and Fremantle

Transport options from Swan Hill to Fremantle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
9h 25m
A$1,080($730)
4 times a week3,423km (2,127 miles)
Train and Plane10h 20m
A$625($420)
twice daily3,100km (1,927 miles)
Train to Bendigo, Fly10h 35m
A$1,300($875)
twice daily4,197km (2,608 miles)
Bus to 85 Franklin St, Fly12h 45m
A$455($305)
once daily2,675km (1,662 miles)
Train
2 days 22h
A$720($485)
once a week3,827km (2,378 miles)
Bus and Train
2 days 15h
A$635($425)
once a week3,197km (1,987 miles)
Drive
1 day 8h
A$600($400)
on demand3,166km (1,967 miles)

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Airports near Fremantle

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

PER
Perth Airport (PER)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Fremantle
BQB
Busselton Airport (BQB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
184km (114 miles) from Fremantle
ALH
Albany Airport (ALH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
374km (232 miles) from Fremantle