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

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There are 6 ways to get from Perth to Melbourne 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
    5h 23m
    $262–723

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Per-Adl 2026
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    3d 8h
    $698–8,994

  3. Drive 3,305.2 km

    1. Drive from Perth to Melbournecar car 3,305.2 km
    35h 23m
    $625–903

  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 8m
    $442–1,123

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Per-Adl 2026
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train The Overland
    3d 8h
    $738–9,270

  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 Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3d 10h
    $619–8,955

Perth to Melbourne by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$698Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Melbourne, 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 Southern Cross Station via Adelaide Parklands and Adelaide Station in around 3d 8h.

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