How to Get Here
THE JOURNEY FROM PERTH TO MARGARET RIVER
Margaret River is located in the beautiful South West region of Western Australian. Situated 272 kilometres south of Perth or a three hour drive the Margaret River region offers a huge selection of world-class wineries, gourmet food and boutique accommodation making it the perfect destination for a romantic weekend or short break.
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 now flows directly into Kwinana Highway to follow the signs to Mandurah. Continue southwards along the Old Coast Road to pass the coastal towns of Bunbury and Busselton. By pass Busselton to turn left onto Bussell Highway, traveling through beautiful farming country and grape vines to Cowaramup before arriving in Margaret River. The route is well sign posted and the journey will take approximately three hours. People already residing in Perth should begin their journey by heading out of the city south along Kwinana Freeway.
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.
DIRECTIONS FROM PERTH CITY (subject to change)
Follow Kwinana Freeway (National Route 1- State Route 2). Take it all the way down to the end of the freeway which becomes Safety Bay Road. Follow Safety Bay Road to the intersection of Ennis Avenue (National Route 1) turn left onto this road. Continue through to Mandurah, National Route One now becomes Old Coast Road. Continue on Old Coast Road all the way to Bunbury. At main roundabout which you will arrive at follow signs to the left, onto Robertson Drive (State Route Ten). At the next roundabout you will reach turn left again onto Bussell Highway (State Route Ten) continue to Busselton. At the roundabout in Busselton turn left onto Busselton Bypass at the end of the bypass turn left again at roundabout onto Bussell Highway (State Route Ten), continue through Cowaramup town site and onto 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.
Ticket Prices: Adults $31.00 Students/Children: $15.50 (students must have concession card) Seniors and Pensioners $21.70 (with concession card).
SERVICES BY SOUTHWEST COACHLINES
Southwest Coachlines depart from the Mounts Bay Bus Terminal, Perth.
| Monday |
Departure |
1:15 pm |
Arrival |
6:08 pm |
| Tuesday |
Departure |
1:15 pm |
Arrival |
6:08 pm |
| Wednesday |
Departure |
1:15 pm |
Arrival |
6:08 pm |
| Thursday |
Departure |
1:15 pm |
Arrival |
6:08 pm |
| Friday |
Departure |
1:15 pm |
Arrival |
6:08 pm |
| Saturday |
Departure |
8:45 am |
Arrival |
1:18 pm |
| |
Departure |
1:15 pm |
Arrival |
5:45 pm |
| Sunday |
Departure |
8:45 am |
Arrival |
1:18 pm |
| |
Departure |
1:15 pm |
Arrival |
5:45 pm |
MARGARET RIVER TO PERTH
Southwest Coachlines depart Margaret River at 7am and 4:50pm during the week. 7am and 4:40pm on weekends.
Southwest Coachlines bus services depart from the Charles West Avenue bus station near Coles Supermarket
| Monday |
Departure |
7:00 am |
Arrival |
11:20 am |
| |
Departure |
4:50 pm |
Arrival |
9:20 pm |
| Tuesday |
Departure |
7:00 am |
Arrival |
11:20 am |
| |
Departure |
4:50 pm |
Arrival |
9:20 pm |
| Wednesday |
Departure |
7:00 am |
Arrival |
11:20 am |
| |
Departure |
4:50 pm |
Arrival |
9:20 pm |
| Thursday |
Departure |
7:00 am |
Arrival |
11:20 am |
| |
Departure |
4:50 pm |
Arrival |
9:20 pm |
| Friday |
Departure |
7:00 am |
Arrival |
11:20 am |
| |
Departure |
4:50 pm |
Arrival |
9:20 pm |
| Saturday |
Departure |
7:00 am |
Arrival |
11:20 am |
| |
Departure |
4:40 pm |
Arrival |
9:20 pm |
| Sunday |
Departure |
7:00 am |
Arrival |
11:20 am |
| |
Departure |
4:40 pm |
Arrival |
9:20 pm |
Tickets: Adults $31 Children $15.50
For more information visit the Southwest Coachlines website for public holidays, school holiday information. www.southwestcoachlines.com.au.
All buses leave Margaret River from the Charles West Avenue bus station near Coles Supermarket.
For more information please contact the Margaret River Visitor Centre on (08) 9780 5911
Visitor Centre is located in town on the corner of Bussell Highway and Tunbridge Street.
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