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

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

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  1. Fly to Perth Airport

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane CBR - PER
    6h 26m
    $425–859

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 632
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Perthtrain train Syd-Per 2026
    3d 7h
    $876–10,037

  3. Drive  3,598.8 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Perthcar car 3,598.8 km
    38h 16m
    $651–941

  4. Fly to Geraldton Airport

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Geraldton Airport (GET)plane plane CBR - GET
    10h 22m
    $588–1,850

  5. Bus, train

    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
    $623–8,692

Canberra to Western Australia by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration3d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$876Cheapest 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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Canberra Station to Perth via Central Station in around 3d 7h.

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