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How to get fromPerth to Melbourne Cupby plane, train, car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Perth to Melbourne Cup by plane, train, car, or bus

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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 30m
    $255–666

  2. 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 9h
    $750–9,282

  3. Drive 3,299.8 km

    1. Drive from Perth to Melbourne Cupcar car 3,299.8 km
    35h 18m
    $628–907

  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 53m
    $458–1,129

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Per-Adl 2026
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Deer Parkbus bus Melbourne
    3d 9h
    $703–8,999

  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 Footscray Stationtrain train
    3d 11h
    $619–8,955

Perth to Melbourne Cup by train, tram, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$750Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Melbourne Cup, 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 Melbourne Cup via Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, Southern Cross Station, Flinders Street Station, Flinders Street, and Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32 in around 3d 9h.

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