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How to get fromPerth Airport (PER) to Essendonby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Essendon by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane PER - MEL
    4h 44m
    $231–595

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Per-Adl 2026
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Deer Parkbus bus Melbourne
    3d 10h
    $709–9,114

  3. Drive 3,296.2 km

    1. Drive from Perth Airport (PER) to Essendoncar car 3,296.2 km
    35h 8m
    $592–854

  4. Fly to Avalon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane PER - AVV
    2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus bus
    9h 18m
    $575–806

  5. Fly to Essendon Fields Airport

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)plane plane PER - MEB
    7h 22m
    $515–1,451

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Per-Adl 2026
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train The Overland
    3d 11h
    $750–9,391

Perth Airport (PER) to Essendon by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$709Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Perth Airport (PER), Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Airport Central Stn Platform 1 to Essendon Station via Perth Stn Platform 7, Perth, Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 3d 11h.

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