What is the cheapest way to get from Perth to Port Kembla?

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Port Kembla is to fly and train which costs $260 - $700 and takes 7h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Perth to Port Kembla?

The fastest way to get from Perth to Port Kembla is to fly and train which takes 7h 26m and costs $260 - $700.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Port Kembla?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Port Kembla station. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Port Kembla North Station via Central Station and Waterfall Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 18h.

How far is it from Perth to Port Kembla?

The distance between Perth and Port Kembla is 3371 km. The road distance is 3756.7 km.

How do I travel from Perth to Port Kembla without a car?

The best way to get from Perth to Port Kembla without a car is to train which takes 3 days 18h and costs $850 - $11,000.

How long does it take to get from Perth to Port Kembla?

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Perth to Port Kembla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Port Kembla train from?

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

Train or fly from Perth to Port Kembla?

The best way to get from Perth to Port Kembla is to train which takes 3 days 18h and costs $850 - $11,000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $600 - $1,500 and takes 8h 33m.

What is the time difference between Perth and Port Kembla?

Port Kembla is 3h ahead of Perth. It is currently 10:04 PM in Perth and 1:04 AM in Port Kembla.

Where does the Perth to Port Kembla train arrive?

Perth to Port Kembla train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Sydney Central Station.

Can I drive from Perth to Port Kembla?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Port Kembla is 3757 km. It takes approximately 40h to drive from Perth to Port Kembla.

Where can I stay near Port Kembla?

There are 489+ hotels available in Port Kembla.

Perth to Port Kembla - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Perth to Port Kembla 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 to Sydney International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane PER - SYD
2. Take the train from Wolli Creek Station to Wollongong Stationtrain
7h 26m
$264–695
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Sydney Central Stationtrain Per-Syd 2026
2. Take the train from Waterfall Station to Port Kembla North Stationtrain Sco
3d 18h
$874–10,708
Drive 3,756.7 km
1. Drive from Perth to Port Kemblacar 3,756.7 km
40h
$676–976
Fly to Wollongong
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Wollongong (WOL)plane PER - WOL
8h 33m
$614–1,420
Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane PER - CBR
2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus
10h 31m
$416–833
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain
2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
3. Take the bus from Albury to Canberrabus
4. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre to Wollongong Station, Station Stbus 855
3d 22h
$667–9,153

Perth to Port Kembla by train and foot

1Weekly Services

3d 18hAverage Duration

$874Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,371.1 km
Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Port Kembla, NSW, Australia?

You can take a train from Perth to Port Kembla North Station via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, and Waterfall Station in around 3d 18h. Alternatively, Virgin Australia, Link Airways, and two other airlines fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Wollongong (WOL) twice daily.

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