How to travel from Sydney to Margaret River, Australia
The distance between Sydney and Margaret River is around 3,457km (2,148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Sydney to Margaret River by plane, train, bus 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 → Sydney if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Sydney (SYD) to Busselton (BQB).
- Duration6h 40m
- Flight time5h 40m
- Typical costA$500($335)
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Perth and then to Mandurah Stn Platform 2 then take the bus to Charles West Av Transwa Margaret River.
- Duration3 days 8h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,030($695)
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Drive
Drive to Margaret River.
- Duration1 day 19h
- Distance4,162km (2,586 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sydney and Margaret River
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sydney to Margaret River by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$390 ($260) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$500 ($335).
The distance between Sydney and Margaret River is around 3,457km (2,148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,296km (2,048 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Sydney and Margaret River by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 19h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sydney to Margaret River is to fly which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx A$500 ($335).
The cheapest way to travel between Sydney and Margaret River, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$390 ($260) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sydney and Margaret River. We recommend that you fly from Sydney (SYD) to Busselton (BQB). instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sydney and Margaret River. We recommend that you fly from Sydney (SYD) to Busselton (BQB). instead which will take 6h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Sydney and Margaret River. Flights depart from Sydney (SYD) and arrive at Busselton (BQB) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 5h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Sydney to Margaret River. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 6h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Sydney to Margaret River typically takes around 5h 40m. Flights depart from Sydney (SYD) 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 Sydney and Margaret River. The distance is around 4,162km (2,586 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 19h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sydney to Margaret River is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around A$500 ($335).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sydney and Margaret River
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 6h 40m | A$500($335) | every 20 mins | 3,457km (2,148 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 9h 10m | A$390($260) | every 20 mins | 3,570km (2,219 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 9h 40m | A$450($300) | every 20 mins | 3,761km (2,337 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3 days 8h | A$1,030($695) | once a week | 4,644km (2,886 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 19h | A$550($370) | on demand | 4,162km (2,586 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sydney and Margaret River
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Bus companies
TransWA
Train operators
Transport NSW
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
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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