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How to get fromPerth to Canberraby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Canberra by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane PER - CBR
    5h 44m
    $396–911

  2. Train, bus via Adelaide

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus bus
    3d 17h
    $620–9,080

  3. Drive 3,601.6 km

    1. Drive from Perth to Canberracar car 3,601.6 km
    38h 17m
    $681–984

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Sydney Central Stationtrain train Per-Syd 2026
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    3d 19h
    $913–10,785

Perth to Canberra by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$620Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) every 2 hours.

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