Getting to Margaret River

How to get to Margaret River

Driving by Car

There are two main highways that can be taken to arrive at Margaret River.

Visitors arriving via Perth airport can now take a very quick route along Roe Highway which flows directly into Kwinana Freeway (National Route 1- State Route 2).   (People already residing in Perth should begin their journey by heading out of the city south along Kwinana Freeway.) 

Continue south along this highway which becomes Forrest Highway until Bunbury. Turn left at the first roundabout in Bunbury onto Robertson Drive (State Route Ten).  At the next roundabout you reach turn left again onto Bussell Highway (State Route Ten) and continue to Busselton. As you approach Busselton, go straight through any roundabouts and then left at the end (Vasse roundabout) onto Bussell Highway.  This road will take you through beautiful farming country and grapes vines and on to Margaret River. The route is well sign posted and the journey will take approximately three hours.

You may wish to get off Kwinana Freeway at Safety Bay Road in order to stop off in Mandurah.  

Get directions from Google Maps : Perth to Margaret River

The alternative highway is the inland route which is a little slower getting here, but quite scenic. This highway is known as the South Western Highway. The South Western Highway guides you inland from the suburb of Armadale, Pinjarra, Waroona, Harvey, Brunswick Junction and on into Bunbury then Busselton, Cowaramup and through to Margaret River.

Bus Services

Bus Services between Perth city and Margaret River operate daily. Please note these times and prices are subject to change and should be officially checked.

Perth City to Margaret River: Southwest Coachlines operate a daily service 7 days a week departing from the city at 1.30pm from Mounts Bay Bus Terminal. An extra service from the city is available on weekends, public holidays and school holidays. This service departs at 8.45am.   Southwest Coachlines depart from the Mounts Bay Bus Terminal, Perth.

Please click here to download a current timetable of bus times.  

For more information on Southwest Coachlines click here. 

Buses leave Margaret River from the Charles West Avenue bus station near Coles Supermarket.

By Air

Whilst there isn’t a designated commercial airport or regular commercial flights to the Margaret River Region, Axiom Aviation operate a range of four and five seat aircraft on charter services from Perth’s Jandakot airport to a number of airstrips in the South West including Margaret River, Augusta, Leeuwin Estate and Busselton.  

At under one hour’s flight time from Perth, these charters cover some of the most spectacular coastal scenery Australia has to offer. Flights are arranged to meet your requirements and being a private charter you will have the luxury of an aircraft all to yourself. 

To book a charter flight click here.