Bus from Busselton to Perth, WA: Timetables, journey time and fares
Want a bus from Busselton to Perth? Then take your pick from the cheaper TransWA service and the faster, more frequent South West Coach Lines option.
The bus from Busselton to Perth is useful to know about for any tourists planning to explore the Margaret River wine region, but not wanting to drive. Busselton is the biggest gateway to Margaret River. There’s plenty of accommodation here, plus a remarkably long jetty where you can do endurance swims and helmet dives.
Perth, meanwhile, offers gold pouring experiences at the Perth Mint, Rottnest Island day trips, and scenic Swan River cruises. To book Perth tours and experiences, head here. For Perth accommodation deals, book here.
DON’T MISS OUT! 9 fabulous Perth experiences to book today ✅
- ✅ See the Rottnest Island quokkas the smart way – with a ferry and bike package.
- ✅ Be amazed by the abundant wildlife – on a dolphin, penguin and sealion cruise.
- ✅ See clear night skies in a moon-like desert – on a Pinnacles stargazing experience.
- ✅ Indulge in chocolate, cheese & premium wines – on a Swan Valley food and wine tour.
- ✅ See the city sunset from the water – on a Swan River dinner cruise.
- ✅ Watch gold being melted and poured – on a Perth Mint gold tour.
- ✅ Combine nature with imperious city views – on Kings Park Segway tour.
- ✅ Face your fears and get the thrill of your life on a – on a 15,000ft skydive.
- ✅ Find all the best hidden hangouts – on a small bar and street art tour.
For the non-drivers, there are no train services from Busselton. But there are bus services, and there’s some competition on the route.
5 Busselton experiences worth booking in advance
- See ultra-cute, rare marsupials on an after-dark visit to a private wildlife sanctuary.
- Taste wines, beers, ciders and gins on a tour of the Margaret River region.
- See whales up close on a whale-watching cruise.
- Tackle ziplines and a ropes course in an adventure through the forest.
- Discover hidden spots on a coast and wildlife tour.
Top Busselton accommodation choices
The best places to stay in Busselton are:
- For resort villas surrounded by parkland: Bayview Geographe Resort.
- For a solid quality, relatively cheap motel: Busselton Ithaca Motel.
- For more a more luxurious stay with a large pool: Sebel Busselton.
- For family-friendly facilities: Big4 Breeze Holiday Park.
TransWA bus from Busselton to Perth
The TransWA bus from Busselton to Perth is the SW1 route, which originates in Pemberton, then goes the long-winded coastal route via Augusta.
From next to Albert Street Square in Busselton, the TransWA SW1 bus stops at Capel, Bunbury, Australind and Mandurah.
5 great day trips from Perth – make your visit special
- Rottnest Island ferry transfer – with bike hire and snorkelling gear. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- The Pinnacles desert – with koalas 🐨 and sandboarding.
- Wave Rock day tour – with wildflowers & Aboriginal culture.
- Margaret River wineries experience 🍷 – with tastings, caves & Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse.
- Full day Swan Valley wine tour 🍷– with lunch.
TransWA Busselton to Perth bus timetable and fares
The TransWA Busselton to Perth bus timetable is frankly confusing, but there are two departures per day from Monday to Friday. Then there’s one bus per day on Saturday and Sunday. The weekday buses leave at 10.05 and 16.52. The morning bus take three hours and 55 minutes to reach Perth, while the afternoon bus is timetabled to take three hours and 38 minutes.
Both buses arrive at the East Perth Terminal rather than the city centre, and one way tickets cost from $40.35. Visit the TransWA website for further details.
South West Coach Lines to Perth
There is an alternative option with South West Coach Lines, which runs four Busselton to Perth buses per day, except on Sundays when it’s three. These services have a few extra stops – notably Eaton and Binningup. But they do stop at Elizabeth Quay in central Perth, sometimes before going on to Perth Airport, sometimes after visiting the airport first.
Bus from Busselton to Perth frequency and cost
The South West Coach Lines departures from Busselton are at 01.25, 07.40, 13.00 and 17.30. But speed, rather than frequency, is the major factor in their favour. The quickest Busselton to Perth buses take just two hours.
The South West Coach Lines option is more expensive, however, with Busselton to Perth coach fares costing from $63.
If you’d prefer to go by car, the Perth to Busselton drive takes around two hours and 19 minutes.
The best places to stay in Perth
You can check out deals on a wide range of Perth accommodation options. But these are some of the best choices.
- The swankiest address in town: COMO The Treasury.
- The cool, fun one in the centre of the action: The Alex.
- For quality apartments next to Kings Park: Quest Kings Park.
- For quality apartments by the beach: Seashells Scarborough.
- On a backpacker budget: Spinners Hostel.
More Western Australia travel
See the camels at the Sandfire Roadhouse on the drive from Port Hedland to Broome.
See fossils and wildflowers in Coalseam Conservation Park near Mingenew.
Driving distances to Kalbarri.
Take in gold rush heritage and a remarkable Dominican chapel in Yalgoo.
Swim in the Logue Brook Dam near Cookernup.