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How to get fromNew South Wales to Western Australiaby plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from New South Wales to Western Australia by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Perth Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane SYD - PER
    6h 47m
    $302–528

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Perthtrain train Syd-Per 2026
    3d 3h
    $853–10,007

  3. Drive 3,808.4 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Perthcar car 3,808.4 km
    40h 27m
    $676–977

  4. Fly Newcastle Airport to Perth Airport

    1. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane NTL - PER
    7h 15m
    $378–612

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Geraldton Airport

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Geraldton Airport (GET)plane plane SYD - GET
    8h 38m
    $753–1,167

  6. Fly Wagga Wagga to Perth Airport

    1. Fly from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane WGA - PER
    8h 41m
    $499–1,012

New South Wales to Western Australia by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration3d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$853Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,301.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between New South Wales, Australia and Western Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Perth Airport (PER) hourly. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific operates a train from Central Station to Perth once a week. Tickets cost $863–10,000 and the journey takes 3d 2h.

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