What is the cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Perth?

The cheapest way to get from Main Beach to Perth is to fly which costs $310 - $850 and takes 7h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Main Beach to Perth?

The fastest way to get from Main Beach to Perth is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $310 - $850.

Is there a direct train between Main Beach and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Main Beach station to Perth. However, there are services departing from Main Beach station, platform 1 and arriving at Perth via Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street Station and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 19h.

How far is it from Main Beach to Perth?

The distance between Main Beach and Perth is 3658 km. The road distance is 4148.4 km.

How do I travel from Main Beach to Perth without a car?

The best way to get from Main Beach to Perth without a car is to bus and train via Adelaide which takes 3 days 11h and costs $800 - $8,000.

How long does it take to get from Main Beach to Perth?

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Main Beach to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Main Beach to Perth train from?

Main Beach to Perth train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.

Train or fly from Main Beach to Perth?

The best way to get from Main Beach to Perth is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $310 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $900 - $9,000 and takes 3 days 19h.

What is the time difference between Main Beach and Perth?

Perth is 2h behind Main Beach. It is currently 3:19 AM in Main Beach and 1:19 AM in Perth.

Where does the Main Beach to Perth train arrive?

Main Beach to Perth train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Main Beach to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Main Beach to Perth is 4148 km. It takes approximately 44h 6m to drive from Main Beach to Perth.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 1381+ hotels available in Perth.

Main Beach to Perth - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Main Beach to Perth by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Perth Airport (PER)OOL - PER
7h 51m
$316–808
Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Perth Airport (PER)BNE - PER
8h 51m
$294–834
Bus, train via Adelaide
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central Station
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Albury station
3. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
4. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perth
3d 11h
$828–7,560
Drive 4,148.4 km
1. Drive from Main Beach to Perth4,148.4 km
44h 6m
$811–1,171
Train
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
3. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Perth
3d 19h
$922–8,752
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Surfers Paradise to Central StationSydney
2. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to PerthSyd-Per 2025 / ...
3d 19h
$980–8,810
Train via Adelaide
1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaide
3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perth
4d 2h
$2,906–12,506

Main Beach to Perth by bus, foot, and train

1Weekly Services

3d 11hAverage Duration

$828Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,657.9 km
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Main Beach, QLD, Australia and Perth, WA, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Perth Airport (PER) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Main Beach station, platform 1 to Perth via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, and Sydney Central Station in around 3d 19h.

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