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How to get fromSydney Basin to Perthby plane, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney Basin to Perth by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane SYD - PER
    7h 14m
    $268–639

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Perthtrain train Syd-Per 2026
    3d 3h
    $857–9,013

  3. Drive 3,776.8 km

    1. Drive from Sydney Basin to Perthcar car 3,776.8 km
    40h
    $692–1,000

  4. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Sydney Basin to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane OAG - PER
    10h 9m
    $695–965

  5. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Strathfield Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane NTL - PER
    11h 11m
    $374–838

Sydney Basin to Perth by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$857Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sydney Basin, NSW, Australia and Perth, WA, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Perth Airport (PER) hourly. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific operates a train from Sydney Central Station to Perth once a week. Tickets cost $863–9,000 and the journey takes 3d 1h.

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