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How to get fromSydney CBD to Perthby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Perth by plane, bus, 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)planeSYD - PER
    6h 43m
    $292–778

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain
    2d 19h
    $701–7,255

  3. Drive 3,810.2 km

    1. Drive from Sydney CBD to Perthcar3,810.2 km
    40h
    $722–1,042

  4. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Epping Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Perth Airport (PER)planeNTL - PER
    10h 2m
    $370–1,031

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to PerthtrainSyd-Per 2025
    3d 2h
    $853–8,507

Sydney CBD to Perth by subway, bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$701Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia and Perth, WA, Australia?

Virgin Australia, Jetstar, 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 $863–8,500 and the journey takes 3d 1h.

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