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How to Get from Perth Airport to Margaret River

Q: How can I get from Perth Airport to Margaret River?

You have three options to get to Margaret River from Perth Airport . The first and quickest way is to take a taxi or private transfer. The journey time will be 3 hours in good traffic. Your second option, a bus from Perth Airport with a change at Busselton, will take you to Margaret River in about 4 hours, not including potentially long wait times. Your last option is a combination of train, 16-minute walk, and a bus. This is the longest and least convenient, with a travel time of 5 hours and 45 minutes minimum, excluding waiting times.

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April 13, 2024

Surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Margaret River region sits 280 km south of Perth and offers landscapes of unspoilt beauty. Its 75 beaches and crashing waves make it a popular surfing spot and an ideal swimming destination. The coastline is home to various marine animals, including humpback whales, that are easy to observe from shore and on the water.

To get from Perth Airport to Margaret River, you can choose between an airport taxi, a bus, or a combined train and bus journey. A taxi is the quickest and most convenient option. It gets you directly to Margaret River in around 3 hours. The bus is an affordable and relatively quick alternative, with a journey time of approximately 4 hours. The combination of train and bus is the longest and least convenient. The shortest journey using this option takes 5 hours 45 minutes, excluding waiting time.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Welcome Pickups	€529	180min	24/7	Book
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Taxi	€348	180min	24/7
Bus	€93	240min	08:00–13:50
Train + Bus	€65.20	345min	09:00–00:15

How to get from Perth Airport to Margaret River by taxi

A taxi is the most comfortable way to get to Margaret River, considering the distance and journey time. Available round-the-clock, taxis offer a direct option that allows you to travel door-to-door without carrying your luggage or worrying about timetables.

How much is a taxi from Perth Airport to Margaret River?

Because of the length of this journey, pre-booking is a must to ensure a driver is available for this trip. For daytime travel between Perth Airport and Margaret River, you can expect to pay around €348 (AUD 576). There is an airport fee and a booking fee included in this cost.

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Cost

€348 (AUD 576)

Trip Duration

3 Hr.

*Fares will vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis operate 24/7 at Perth Airport.

Where do I get a taxi from?

There is a taxi rank outside each terminal at Perth Airport.

Convenience

Taking a taxi from Perth Airport to Margaret River is the most convenient option available. After a long flight, there is nothing more comfortable than reaching your destination by taxi. This is even more true if your destination is far away, such as in the case of Margaret River. By pre-booking a taxi or private transfer, your driver will meet you upon arrival. All you have to do is take a seat in the vehicle, with no worries about luggage or public transport schedules. The result? A seamless and enjoyable door-to-door journey.

Editor’s Note

Remember to pre-book your transfer. The distance and travel time involved means that some drivers may decline to give you a lift due to the maximum number of hours they are authorised to drive daily.

Useful Tips

A tip of 10-15% of the fare is customary. If you are particularly satisfied, you can leave 20%.

You can pay with cash or by card.

If you plan to pay with cash, have Australian dollars (AUD) on hand as most drivers won't accept other currencies.

How to get from Perth Airport to Margaret River by bus

South West Coachlines operate daily services from Perth Airport to Margaret River via Busselton. Buses depart from the Domestic and International Terminals and take 4 hours to reach Margaret River, including a quick change at Busselton.

How much is the bus from Perth Airport to Margaret River?

A one-way ticket for an adult costs €46.50 (AUD 77), reduced to €41.90 (AUD 69.30) if purchased online. The price is €27.30 (AUD 38.50) for children aged 2 to 14. Babies travel free.

Cost

€46.50 (AUD 77)

Trip Duration

4 Hr.

Two departures a day at 08:00 and 13:50.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Buses run every day, including weekends. No buses run on Christmas and Boxing Day.

Where do I get the bus from?

Buses depart from Transperth Stand 1/2 on Horrie Miller Drive which is a short 2-minute walk from Terminal 2.

Convenience

Though not as comfortable or efficient as an airport taxi, taking the bus is a budget-friendly way of getting to Margaret River from Perth Airport. Though marked down on convenience rating due to the change over at Busselton, the bus has the advantage of departing from both terminals, and the journey time remains reasonable. It should be noted that the buses on offer are designed for long-distance journeys and are therefore fairly comfortable.

Timetables

Bus to Margaret River

Southwest Coachlines Timetable

Editor’s Note

As there are only two departures a day, if your flight arrives after the last departure, you will have to go by another means of transport, such as a taxi.

Useful Tips

The ticket only includes one standard piece of baggage weighing 23 kg and one piece of hand baggage weighing a maximum of 5 kg. You can purchase additional baggage storage if you need to.

Tickets are valid only for the bus booked. However, you can change them up to 24 hours before departure.

How to get from Perth Airport to Margaret River by train and bus

Transwa is the Western Australian government’s regional public transport road coach. The company offers regular services between Perth and Margaret River. Buses depart from East Perth Terminal in the city centre.

To get there, you must first take a train from Perth Airport (Airport Line) to Mt Lawley Station. You will then need to walk or hail a taxi to East Perth Terminal. The walk takes 16 minutes. From here, you can catch a SW1 bus to Augusta, which stops at Margaret River.

The train transfer from Perth Airport to the city centre takes about 15 minutes, and the bus journey takes about 5 hours—sometimes a little less, but sometimes up to 5 hours and 30 minutes, depending on the length of stops at certain stations. In total, allow 5 hours 45 minutes for the fastest journey (train, transfer to bus terminal, and bus journey), not including waiting times.

How much is the train and bus from Perth Airport to Margaret River?

A one-way bus ticket for an adult costs €29.50 (AUD 48.85). Children aged 5 to 15 get a reduced fare of €14.80 (AUD 24.45), and children under 4 travel free. You can buy your ticket directly from the Tranwa ticket office in the East Perth Terminal. However, to ensure a seat on the bus of your choice, it’s best to book your ticket directly on the Tranwa website in advance.

For the train from Perth Airport and East Perth Terminal, a single fare for an adult is €3.10 (AUD 5.10). Children under 4 travel free. You can buy your tickets at the station from one of the ticket machines. The total cost for this train and bus journey is €32.60 (AUD 53.95) per adult.

Cost

€32.60 (AUD 53.95)

Trip Duration

5 Hr. 45 Min.

Two buses per day, with an extra departure on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Services run at 09:00 and 12:15 every day, with an additional service at 13:00 on Mondays and a service at 12:15 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Where do I get the bus from?

Once you arrive at Mt Lawley Station, you’ll need take a 16-mintue walk to East Perth Terminal. From there, simply check the notice boards for your bus’s departure platform number. You can always go to the information desk if you have any questions.

Convenience

The combined train and bus is by far the least convenient option for getting from Perth Airport to Margaret River. You must walk to the Train Station from the airport and then from the Train Station to East Perth Terminal, which may not be the easiest thing to do if you have a lot of luggage. What’s more, the timetables are restrictive, and the total journey time is much longer than by bus or taxi.

Timetables

Transwa SW1 Line

Timetable for East Perth to Augusta, stopping at Margaret River

Editor’s Note

Due to luggage restrictions and the need to make multiple transfers and walk, this route is recommended for those who travel light.

Useful Tips

Passengers are allowed to take one checked piece of baggage weighing up to 20 kg and one piece of hand baggage weighing up to 7 kg on board.

Arrive at least 15 minutes before the bus departs so that you can place your baggage in the hold and secure a seat.

Make sure to label your baggage with your contact details.

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How can I get from Perth Airport to Margaret River?

You have three options to get to Margaret River from Perth Airport. The first and quickest way is to take a taxi or private transfer. The journey time will be 3 hours in good traffic. Your second option, a bus from Perth Airport with a change at Busselton, will take you to Margaret River in about 4 hours, not including potentially long wait times. Your last option is a combination of train, 16-minute walk, and a bus. This is the longest and least convenient, with a travel time of 5 hours and 45 minutes minimum, excluding waiting times.

What is the distance from Perth Airport to Margaret River?

Margaret River is 280 km south of Perth Airport. In light traffic, the journey takes approximately 3 hours by car.

What’s the cost of a taxi from Perth Airport to Margaret River?

Taxis at Perth Airport use taximeters, and the fare is calculated on a fee per km, with a flat airport tax added. For a daytime trip to Margaret River, expect to pay around €348 (AUD 576).

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How to get from Perth Airport to Margaret River by taxi

How much is a taxi from Perth Airport to Margaret River?

Cost

€348 (AUD 576)

Trip Duration

3 Hr.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis operate 24/7 at Perth Airport.

Where do I get a taxi from?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from Perth Airport to Margaret River by bus

How much is the bus from Perth Airport to Margaret River?

Cost

€46.50 (AUD 77)

Trip Duration

4 Hr.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Buses run every day, including weekends. No buses run on Christmas and Boxing Day.

Where do I get the bus from?

Convenience

Timetables

Bus to Margaret River

Southwest Coachlines Timetable

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get from Perth Airport to Margaret River by train and bus

How much is the train and bus from Perth Airport to Margaret River?

Cost

€32.60 (AUD 53.95)

Trip Duration

5 Hr. 45 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Services run at 09:00 and 12:15 every day, with an additional service at 13:00 on Mondays and a service at 12:15 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Where do I get the bus from?

Convenience

Timetables

Transwa SW1 Line

Timetable for East Perth to Augusta, stopping at Margaret River

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

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Flight monitoring

Quality support

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NIGHTTIME

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