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How to get fromCanberra to Western Australiaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Western Australia by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Perth Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane CBR - PER
    6h 26m
    $417–761

  2. Fly to Geraldton Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Geraldton Airport (GET)plane plane CBR - GET
    8h 22m
    $338–1,000

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus Au100-1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Perthtrain train Syd-Per 2026
    3d 6h
    $890–10,065

  4. Drive 3,598.8 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Perthcar car 3,598.8 km
    38h 16m
    $647–935

  5. Bus, train via Adelaide

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain train
    3d 14h
    $623–8,691

Canberra to Western Australia by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$623Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,106.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Western Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Perth Airport (PER) every 2 hours.

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