There are several options for getting to Bunbury from Perth, including travelling by personal car, hiring a car, taking a South West Coachlines or TransWA bus service, or the recently returned Australind Train service between Perth and Bunbury.
Driving to Bunbury from Perth
Travelling by car on the Kwinana Freeway and the Forrest Highway takes approximately two and a quarter hours. Perth to Bunbury can also be accessed via the South Western Highway, passing through several small towns along the way. The Bunbury Outer Ring Road (Wilman Wadandi Highway) connects the Forrest Highway to the Bussell Highway and has several exits to Bunbury, including through Australind via Paris Road. Check with Main Roads if any planned works may affect your journey.
Travelling to Bunbury on the Australind Train
The Transwa Australind train service returned in 2026, reconnecting Bunbury and Perth with a modern rail service featuring a new fleet of trains built in Western Australia, complete with onboard buffet, dedicated bicycle storage and accessible facilities with space for wheelchairs.
The service currently operates four days a week, providing a comfortable and convenient travel option between Perth Station and Bunbury Passenger Terminal. The train arrives and departs from Platform 3 at Perth Station, and stops at Armadale, Byford, Mundijong, Serpentine, North Dandalup, Pinjarra, Waroona, Yarloop, Cookernup, Harvey and Brunswick Junction. Intermediate stops require advance booking. The total journey time is around 2.5 hours to Perth.
The Australind rail service arrives and departs from Bunbury Passenger Terminal, located on Picton Road, East Bunbury. The terminal serves as the main hub for Transwa rail and coach services connecting Bunbury with Perth and destinations throughout regional Western Australia.
TransRegional bus services provide connections between Bunbury Passenger Terminal, the Bunbury city centre and surrounding suburbs.
Taxi and rideshare services are available to meet arriving passengers and provide convenient transport throughout the Greater Bunbury area.
Bunbury Passenger Terminal connects with a number of Transwa regional coach services, offering travel to destinations across the South West.
Beam Scooters have many docking locations around Bunbury, including at the Bunbury Passenger Terminal.
For current timetables, fares and bookings for the Australind train, visit the Transwa Australind page.
Call into the Bunbury Visitor Centre, 1 Arthur Street, Bunbury, for South West Coachlines bus timetables and ticket bookings. These buses arrive and depart from the Central Bus Station, corner of Wellington and Haley Streets, Bunbury. For timetables and bookings on South West Coachlines, visit their website: www.southwestcoachlines.com.au
All TransWA buses depart from the Bunbury Terminal on Picton Road, Bunbury. Tickets and timetables for these services can be processed online at www.transwa.wa.gov.au or phoning 1300 6622 05.
Tickets can also be processed in person at the Bunbury Terminal, Picton Road and Central News (Newsagency) 124 Victoria Street, Bunbury.
Local TransBunbury buses departing the Central Bus Station carry passengers to the Bunbury Terminal to align with bus departures.
Getting around Bunbury
You can drive, walk, jog, take public transport, book a tour, hire a taxi, Beam scooters, or bikes to get around Bunbury. You can also explore charter services in Bunbury if you're keen to get out on the water and do not have your own boat.
Visit the Bunbury Visitor Centre and pick up a map for navigation, all readily available, plus other area maps for exploring the suburbs and the Region.
The Bunbury Visitor Centre holds timetables for the local buses (TransRegional), which travel to Bunbury suburbs as well as south to Gelorup and Dalyellup and north to Australind, Eaton and Millbridge. TransBunbury buses arrive and depart from the Central bus station, corner of Wellington and Haley Streets, Bunbury. For detailed local bus route information telephone Bunbury City Transit (TransBunbury) on 9796 9500.
Tours around Bunbury
Get the most out of your trip to Bunbury. If you're keen to take a cruise on Koombana Bay or around the Bunbury Geographe region, head to visitbunburygeographe.com.au/plan-your-visit/tours/
Dolphin Discovery Centre Tours
Book a dolphin swim tour, an eco-cruise, or a tour of the waterways, including the port area. Prices and departures change with the season, so head to Visit Bunbury Geographe to book, contact the Dolphin Discovery Centre directly, or contact the Bunbury Visitor Centre.
