What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER)?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER) is to fly which costs $360 - $800 and takes 6h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER)?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER) is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $360 - $800.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Perth Airport (PER)?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Perth Airport (PER). However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Airport Central Stn Platform 2 via Roma Street Station, Central Station and Perth Stn Platform 8. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 20h.

How far is it from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER)?

The distance between Cairns and Perth Airport (PER) is 3438 km. The road distance is 4724.3 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER) without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER) without a car is to train which takes 4 days 20h and costs $1,100 - $17,000.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER)?

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Perth Airport (PER) train from?

Cairns to Perth Airport (PER) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train or fly from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER)?

The best way to get from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER) is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $360 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,100 - $17,000 and takes 4 days 20h.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Perth Airport (PER)?

Perth Airport (PER) is 2h behind Cairns. It is currently 4:19 AM in Cairns and 2:19 AM in Perth Airport (PER).

Where does the Cairns to Perth Airport (PER) train arrive?

Cairns to Perth Airport (PER) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER)?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Perth Airport (PER) is 4724 km. It takes approximately 2 days 7h to drive from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER).

Where can I stay near Perth Airport (PER)?

There are 1669+ hotels available in Perth Airport (PER).

Cairns to Perth Airport (PER) - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER) by plane, train, car, or bus

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Fly from Cairns
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Perth Airport (PER)plane CNS - PER
6h 25m
$360–800
Train
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Streettrain
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Central Station to Perthtrain
4d 20h
$1,098–16,427
Drive 4,724.3 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Perth Airport (PER)car 4,724.3 km
2d 7h
$847–1,223
Train to Townsville Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Perth Airport (PER)plane TSV - PER
16h 33m
$488–1,969
Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Perth Airport (PER)plane CTN - PER
14h 5m
$388–1,012
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
3. Take the train from Central Station to Perthtrain
5d 1h
$1,193–10,610
Bus, train via Adelaide
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain
8d
$4,041–26,834

Cairns to Perth Airport (PER) by train

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Distance: 3,437.7 km
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Perth Airport (PER), Australia?

Jetstar, Airnorth, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Perth Airport (PER) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Airport Central Stn Platform 2 via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, Central Station, Perth, and Perth Stn Platform 8 in around 4d 20h.

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