What is the cheapest way to get from East Side to Perth?

The cheapest way to get from East Side to Perth is to drive which costs $500 - $800 and takes 37h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Side to Perth?

The fastest way to get from East Side to Perth is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $500 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between East Side and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from East Side to Perth. However, there are services departing from Kurrajong Drive and arriving at East Perth via Alice Springs, Katherine and Roebuck Plains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.

Is there a direct train between East Side and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from East Side to Perth. However, there are services departing from Alice Springs and arriving at Perth via Manguri and Adelaide Parklands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 22h.

How far is it from East Side to Perth?

The distance between East Side and Perth is 2008 km. The road distance is 2978.8 km.

How do I travel from East Side to Perth without a car?

The best way to get from East Side to Perth without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 1h and costs $700 - $1,500.

How long does it take to get from East Side to Perth?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from East Side to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Side to Perth bus from?

East Side to Perth bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Alice Springs station.

Where do I catch the East Side to Perth train from?

East Side to Perth train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, depart from Alice Springs station.

Train, bus or fly from East Side to Perth?

The best way to get from East Side to Perth is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $500 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $700 - $1,500 and takes 3 days 1h, you could also train, which costs $3,600 - $12,000 and takes 3 days 22h.

Where does the East Side to Perth bus arrive?

East Side to Perth bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Katherine station.

What is the time difference between East Side and Perth?

Perth is 1h 30m behind East Side. It is currently 1:21 PM in East Side and 11:51 AM in Perth.

Where does the East Side to Perth train arrive?

East Side to Perth train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Ghan, arrive at Manguri station.

Can I drive from East Side to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between East Side to Perth is 2979 km. It takes approximately 37h 32m to drive from East Side to Perth.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 1667+ hotels available in Perth.

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There are 5 ways to get from East Side to Perth by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Perth Airport (PER)plane ASP - PER
4h 2m
$546–1,455
Drive 2,978.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from East Side to Perthcar 2,978.8 km
37h 32m
$536–774
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Katherinebus
2. Take the bus from Katherine to Roebuck Plainsbus
3. Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to East Perthbus
3d 1h
$740–1,440
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alice Springs to Adelaidebus Adelaide
2. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain Adl-Per 2026
3d 17h
$825–9,005
Train
1. Take the train from Alice Springs to Manguritrain
2. Take the train from Manguri to Adelaide Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain
3d 22h
$3,638–11,538

Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Perth Airport (PER) flights

14Weekly Planes

5h 53mAverage Duration

$443Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,008.1 km
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between East Side, NT, Australia and Perth, WA, Australia?

Airnorth, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Perth Airport (PER) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kurrajong Drive to East Perth via Hartley Street, Alice Springs, Katherine, and Roebuck Plains in around 3d 1h.

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