What is the cheapest way to get from Flinders Street Station to Perth?

The cheapest way to get from Flinders Street Station to Perth is to fly which costs $240 - $650 and takes 6h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Flinders Street Station to Perth?

The fastest way to get from Flinders Street Station to Perth is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $240 - $650.

Is there a direct train between Flinders Street Station and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Flinders Street Station station to Perth. However, there are services departing from Flinders Street Station and arriving at Perth via Southern Cross Station and Adelaide Parklands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 7h.

How far is it from Flinders Street Station to Perth?

The distance between Flinders Street Station and Perth is 2737 km. The road distance is 3306.1 km.

How do I travel from Flinders Street Station to Perth without a car?

The best way to get from Flinders Street Station to Perth without a car is to bus and train which takes 3 days 7h and costs $700 - $8,500.

How long does it take to get from Flinders Street Station to Perth?

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Flinders Street Station to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Flinders Street Station to Perth train from?

Flinders Street Station to Perth train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or fly from Flinders Street Station to Perth?

The best way to get from Flinders Street Station to Perth is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $240 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $8,500 and takes 3 days 7h.

What is the time difference between Flinders Street Station and Perth?

Perth is 3h behind Flinders Street Station. It is currently 3:10 PM in Flinders Street Station and 12:10 PM in Perth.

Where does the Flinders Street Station to Perth train arrive?

Flinders Street Station to Perth train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Adelaide Station.

Can I drive from Flinders Street Station to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Flinders Street Station to Perth is 3306 km. It takes approximately 35h 27m to drive from Flinders Street Station to Perth.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 1495+ hotels available in Perth.

Flinders Street Station to Perth - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Flinders Street Station to Perth by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER)plane MEL - PER
6h 26m
$242–624
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Adelaidebus Adelaide
2. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain Adl-Per 2026
3d 7h
$700–8,104
Drive 3,306.1 km
1. Drive from Flinders Street Station to Perthcar 3,306.1 km
35h 27m
$599–865
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain The Overland
2. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain Adl-Per 2026
3d 7h
$745–8,385
Bus, train via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus Coach
2. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain Adl-Per 2026
3d 8h
$616–8,063

Flinders Street Station to Perth by train

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3d 7hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,736.6 km
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Flinders Street Station, VIC, Australia and Perth, WA, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flinders Street Station to Perth via Southern Cross Station, Adelaide Station, and Adelaide Parklands in around 3d 7h.

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