What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Perth Port?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Perth Port is to fly which costs $260 - $750 and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Perth Port?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Perth Port is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $260 - $750.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Perth Port?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Perth Port. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Station and arriving at North Fremantle Stn Platform 2 via Adelaide Parklands and Perth Stn Platform 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 7h.

How far is it from Melbourne to Perth Port?

The distance between Melbourne and Perth Port is 2751 km. The road distance is 3313.6 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Perth Port without a car?

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

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Perth Port?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Melbourne to Perth Port, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Perth Port train from?

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

Train or fly from Melbourne to Perth Port?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Perth Port is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $260 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $8,500 and takes 3 days 7h.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Perth Port?

Perth Port is 3h behind Melbourne. It is currently 6:49 AM in Melbourne and 3:49 AM in Perth Port.

Where does the Melbourne to Perth Port train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melbourne to Perth Port?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Perth Port is 3314 km. It takes approximately 35h 31m to drive from Melbourne to Perth Port.

Where can I stay near Perth Port?

There are 1487+ hotels available in Perth Port.

Melbourne to Perth Port - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Perth Port by plane, train, car, or bus

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER)plane MEL - PER
6h 38m
$266–730
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
$747–8,380
Drive 3,313.6 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Perth Portcar 3,313.6 km
35h 31m
$630–909
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 8h
$704–8,111
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 9h
$620–8,070

Melbourne to Perth Port by train

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3d 7hAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,751.1 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Perth Port, WA, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Perth Airport (PER) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southern Cross Station to North Fremantle Stn Platform 2 via Adelaide Station, Adelaide Parklands, Perth, and Perth Stn Platform 7 in around 3d 7h.

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