There are 7 ways to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Showgrounds Station by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Melbourne Airport
best- Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)PER - MEL
5h 2m$278–748Train, bus
- Take the train from Perth to Adelaide ParklandsPer-Adl 2025
- Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach TerminalMelbourne
2d 9h$710–8,115Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Perth-PER to Showgrounds Station3,296.8 km
34h 52mDrive 3,296.8 km
- Drive from Perth Airport (PER) to Showgrounds Station3,296.8 km
34h 52m$633–915Fly to Avalon Airport, bus
- Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Avalon Airport (AVV)PER - AVV
- Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
9h 32m$449–1,177Fly to Essendon Fields Airport
- Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)PER - MEB
7h 58m$571–1,590Train
- Take the train from Perth to Adelaide ParklandsPer-Adl 2025
- Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross StationThe Overland
2d 10h$756–8,397
Perth Airport (PER) to Showgrounds Station by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Showgrounds Station is to fly which costs $270 - $750 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Showgrounds Station is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $270 - $750.
No, there is no direct train from Perth Airport (PER) to Showgrounds Station. However, there are services departing from Airport Central Stn Platform 1 and arriving at Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32 via Perth, Adelaide Station, Southern Cross Station and Flinders Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
The distance between Perth Airport (PER) and Showgrounds Station is 2723 km. The road distance is 3296.8 km.
The best way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Showgrounds Station without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 9h and costs $700 - $8,500.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Showgrounds Station, including transfers.
Perth Airport (PER) to Showgrounds Station train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Showgrounds Station is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $270 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $750 - $8,500 and takes 2 days 10h.
Showgrounds Station is 3h ahead of Perth Airport (PER). It is currently 6:12 AM in Perth Airport (PER) and 9:12 AM in Showgrounds Station.
Perth Airport (PER) to Showgrounds Station train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.
What companies run services between Perth Airport (PER), Australia and Showgrounds Station, 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 Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32 via Perth Stn Platform 7, Perth, Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, Southern Cross Station, Flinders Street Station, and Flinders Street in around 2d 10h.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Perth Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Perth Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–800
Flights from Perth Airport to Melbourne Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–800
Flights from Perth Airport to Avalon Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–2,200
Flights from Perth Airport to Avalon Airport via Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,600
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Perth Airport to Melbourne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–750
Flights from Perth Airport to Avalon Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–1,400
Flights from Perth Airport to Avalon Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,600
Flights from Perth Airport to Avalon Airport via Gold Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,600
Flights from Perth Airport to Avalon Airport via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,800
Flights from Perth Airport to Avalon Airport via Melbourne Airport, Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,300
- Website
- sharpairlines.com
Flights from Perth Airport to Essendon Fields Airport via Melbourne Airport, King Island
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,600
Flights from Perth Airport to Essendon Fields Airport via Adelaide, Melbourne Airport, King Island
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,600
Train from Perth to Adelaide Parklands
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $598–8,000
- Book at
- https://bookings.journeybeyondrail.com.au/
- Everyday Daynighter Seat
- $598
- Advanced Gold Single Cabin
- $1,000–1,400
- Low Gold Single Cabin
- $1,000–1,400
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $1,200–1,700
- GOLD TWIN
- $2,200–3,800
- GOLD SINGLE
- $1,900–3,400
- PLATINUM
- $5,000–8,000
- GOLD PREMIUM TWIN
- $2,600–4,600
Train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–380
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $140–170
- Red Standard Everyday
- $190–230
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $260–310
- Red Premium Everyday
- $320–380
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Phone
- +61 (0)3 9335 2811
- info@skybus.com.au
- Website
- skybus.com.au
Bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Perth-PER to Showgrounds Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Perth Airport (PER) to Showgrounds Station is 3297 km. It takes approximately 34h 52m to drive from Perth Airport (PER) to Showgrounds Station.
There are 5226+ hotels available in Showgrounds Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Perth Airport (PER) and Showgrounds Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















