What is the cheapest way to get from Perth to Melbourne Cup?

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Melbourne Cup is to fly which costs $270 - $800 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Perth to Melbourne Cup?

The fastest way to get from Perth to Melbourne Cup is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $270 - $800.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Melbourne Cup?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Melbourne Cup. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32 via Adelaide Station, Southern Cross Station and Flinders Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Perth to Melbourne Cup?

The distance between Perth and Melbourne Cup is 2738 km. The road distance is 3299.8 km.

How do I travel from Perth to Melbourne Cup without a car?

The best way to get from Perth to Melbourne Cup without a car is to train which takes 2 days 8h and costs $750 - $8,500.

How long does it take to get from Perth to Melbourne Cup?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Perth to Melbourne Cup, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Melbourne Cup train from?

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

Train or fly from Perth to Melbourne Cup?

The best way to get from Perth to Melbourne Cup is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $270 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $750 - $8,500 and takes 2 days 8h.

Where does the Perth to Melbourne Cup train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Perth to Melbourne Cup?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Melbourne Cup is 3300 km. It takes approximately 35h to drive from Perth to Melbourne Cup.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Cup?

There are 5268+ hotels available in Melbourne Cup.

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

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

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 30m
$275–766
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
$750–8,182
Drive 3,299.8 km
1. Drive from Perth to Melbourne Cup3,299.8 km
35h
$625–902
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
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 Footscray Station
2d 10h
$619–7,855

Perth to Melbourne Cup by train, tram, and foot

1Weekly Services

2d 8hAverage Duration

$750Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,737.9 km
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Melbourne Cup, 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 Melbourne Cup via Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, Southern Cross Station, Flinders Street Station, Flinders Street, and Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32 in around 2d 8h.

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