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There are 6 ways to get from Perth 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
    6h 2m
    $275–766

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Per-Adl 2025
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Deer Parkbus bus Melbourne
    2d 8h
    $703–7,899

  3. Drive 3,300.4 km

    1. Drive from Perth to Essendoncar car 3,300.4 km
    35h 16m
    $626–905

  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
    10h 38m
    $418–1,029

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Per-Adl 2025
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train The Overland
    2d 8h
    $744–8,176

  6. Train, bus via Bendigo

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Sunbury Stationtrain train
    2d 11h
    $624–7,860

Perth to Essendon by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$703Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Essendon Station via Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 2d 8h.

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