The primary transport hubs for reaching Margaret River are Perth Airport (PER) and the closer Busselton-Margaret River Airport (BQB). Public bus services predominantly connect from East Perth Terminal in Perth, and train services typically connect via Bunbury.
Driving from Perth to Margaret River typically takes about 3 hours. The most direct route follows the Kwinana Freeway/Forrest Highway, with the Wilman Wadandi Highway offering a bypass around Bunbury. For a more scenic journey, the South Western Highway provides an inland alternative.
Daily direct coach services are available from Perth's East Perth Terminal to Margaret River via Transwa and South West Coach Lines. The journey usually takes around 5 to 5.5 hours, with fares ranging from approximately AUD $40 to $60. Some services also connect to Perth Airport.
One can take the Australind train from Perth (East Perth Terminal) to Bunbury, which is approximately a 2.5-hour journey. From Bunbury, a connecting Transwa bus service then transports travelers to Margaret River. The combined journey typically takes about 5 hours 44 minutes and costs between AUD $40 and $60.
Direct flights to Busselton-Margaret River Airport (BQB) are available from Sydney and Melbourne via Jetstar, with one-way fares from Sydney starting around AUD $164. While there are private charter flights from Perth's Jandakot Airport to Margaret River Airport, and some commercial options to Busselton-Margaret River Airport, the total travel time from Perth by air, including transfers, is comparable to driving, ranging from 2 hours 42 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. Costs can vary significantly, from AUD $270 - $280 for commercial flights to AUD $500 - $1,400 for faster options.
Private transfer services operate from Perth Airport to Margaret River, typically taking 3 to 4 hours. Shuttle services generally cost between AUD $50 and $70 per person, while luxury car services or private drivers can range from AUD $250 to $500. Taxis are also available within the Margaret River region and for transfers from Busselton-Margaret River Airport.
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