What is the cheapest way to get from Perth to Main Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Main Beach is to fly which costs $320 - $950 and takes 6h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Perth to Main Beach?

The fastest way to get from Perth to Main Beach is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $320 - $950.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Main Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Main Beach station. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Main Beach station, platform 2 via Adelaide Station, Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street and Helensvale station, platform 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 13h.

How far is it from Perth to Main Beach?

The distance between Perth and Main Beach is 3657 km. The road distance is 4148.5 km.

How do I travel from Perth to Main Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Perth to Main Beach without a car is to train and bus which takes 3 days 11h and costs $800 - $8,500.

How long does it take to get from Perth to Main Beach?

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Perth to Main Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Main Beach train from?

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

Train or fly from Perth to Main Beach?

The best way to get from Perth to Main Beach is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $320 - $950. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $850 - $9,000 and takes 3 days 13h.

What is the time difference between Perth and Main Beach?

Main Beach is 2h ahead of Perth. It is currently 8:39 AM in Perth and 10:39 AM in Main Beach.

Where does the Perth to Main Beach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Perth to Main Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Main Beach is 4148 km. It takes approximately 44h 3m to drive from Perth to Main Beach.

Where can I stay near Main Beach?

There are 2587+ hotels available in Main Beach.

Perth to Main Beach - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Perth to Main Beach 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 to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)PER - OOL
6h 53m
$326–907
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklands
2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwy
3. Take the bus from Albury to Central Station
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradise
3d 11h
$817–8,321
Drive 4,148.5 km
1. Drive from Perth to Main Beach4,148.5 km
44h 3m
$791–1,143
Fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)PER - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1
8h 25m
$335–884
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklands
2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station
3. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station
4. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
5. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1
3d 13h
$875–8,672
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklands
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbane
3. Take the train from South Brisbane station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 1
4d 7h
$2,906–13,298
Train #2
1. Take the train from Perth to Sydney Central Station
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Helensvale station, platform 1
4d 12h
$935–9,642

Perth to Main Beach by train, foot, and bus

1Weekly Services

3d 11hAverage Duration

$817Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,657.2 km
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Main Beach, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Main Beach station, platform 2 via Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, Roma Street, Helensvale station, platform 1, and Helensvale station, platform 4 in around 3d 13h.

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