The route at a glance
The Perth–Busselton corridor.
Perth to Busselton is the main coach corridor into Western Australia's South West, the gateway to Geographe Bay, Dunsborough and the Margaret River wine region. The 220-kilometre trip takes around three and three-quarter hours down the Kwinana Freeway and Forrest Highway. Two operators run it: South West Coach Lines, with several services a day, and Transwa, the state government regional operator, which is usually the cheaper option. Between them you get a good spread of departure times.
Typical calling points
- PerthWA
- Cockburn CentralWA
- BinningupWA
- AustralindWA
- EatonWA
- BunburyWA
- CapelWA
- BusseltonWA
Typical stops on this corridor. Actual calling points vary by operator and service.
Journey essentials
- Departures
- 3 per day
- Onboard
- Toilet · Wheelchair access
- Luggage
- 1 × 23kg checked bag
Compare operators
Who runs this route.
Transwa
Wheelchair access20kg luggageBookon TranswaFrom$22Services
Depart Arrive Runs 8:00 AM 10:47 AM Daily 9:00 AM 12:48 PM Mon–Fri, Sun 12:15 PM 3:28 PM Sun 12:15 PM 3:58 PM Tue 4:00 PM 7:57 PM Fri Services
Depart Arrive Runs 7:30 AM 11:15 AM Daily 1:20 PM 5:20 PM Daily
Fares are indicative. Live pricing may vary by date and availability. AusBus earns a small commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Travel tips
What to know before you go.
Compare the two operators before booking: Transwa fares are typically lower and carry concessions for eligible seniors, students and pensioners, while South West Coach Lines runs more departures. Summer weekends and school holidays are busy on this corridor as Perth heads south, so book ahead. If you are continuing to Dunsborough or Margaret River, check the onward connection times before you travel.
Route FAQs
Perth to Busselton, answered.
- Around three and three-quarter hours for the 220-kilometre trip down the Forrest Highway, depending on traffic.
- South West Coach Lines and Transwa both operate the corridor. Compare their times and fares in the operator list above.
- Transwa, the state regional operator, is usually the lower fare and offers concessions; South West Coach Lines runs more frequent services. Fares start from around $22.
- Yes, via Busselton. Coaches continue into the South West; check the onward connection from Busselton to Dunsborough and Margaret River when you book.
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