What is the cheapest way to get from Perth to Essendon?

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Essendon is to fly which costs $270 - $800 and takes 6h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Perth to Essendon?

The fastest way to get from Perth to Essendon is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $270 - $800.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Essendon Station via Adelaide Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Perth to Essendon?

The distance between Perth and Essendon is 2729 km. The road distance is 3300.4 km.

How do I travel from Perth to Essendon without a car?

The best way to get from Perth to Essendon without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 8h and costs $700 - $8,000.

How long does it take to get from Perth to Essendon?

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Perth to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Essendon train from?

Perth to Essendon train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Perth station.

Train or fly from Perth to Essendon?

The best way to get from Perth to Essendon is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $270 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $8,500 and takes 2 days 8h.

What is the time difference between Perth and Essendon?

Essendon is 3h ahead of Perth. It is currently 6:04 PM in Perth and 9:04 PM in Essendon.

Where does the Perth to Essendon train arrive?

Perth to Essendon train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.

Can I drive from Perth to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Essendon is 3300 km. It takes approximately 34h 59m to drive from Perth to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5051+ hotels available in Essendon.

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

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

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 Perth Airport (PER) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)PER - MEL
6h 2m
$275–766
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide ParklandsPer-Adl 2025
2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Deer ParkMelbourne
2d 8h
$703–7,899
Drive 3,300.4 km
1. Drive from Perth to Essendon3,300.4 km
34h 59m
$633–915
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide ParklandsPer-Adl 2025
2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross StationThe Overland
2d 8h
$744–8,176
Train, bus via Bendigo
1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklands
2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
3. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Sunbury Station
2d 11h
$624–7,860

Perth to Essendon by train, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

2d 8hAverage Duration

$703Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,728.8 km
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, 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 Perth to Essendon Station via Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 2d 8h.

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