What is the cheapest way to get from Perth to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Melbourne is to bus and fly which costs $850 - $1,800 and takes 25h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Perth to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Perth to Melbourne is to bus and fly which takes 25h 25m and costs $850 - $1,800.

How far is it from Perth to Melbourne?

The distance between Perth and Melbourne is 16988 km.

How long does it take to get from Perth to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 25h 25m to get from Perth to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Perth and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 9h ahead of Perth. It is currently 4:42 PM in Perth and 1:42 AM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5287+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Perth to Melbourne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Perth to Melbourne by bus, plane, or train

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Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
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1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane EDI - MEL
25h 25m
$892–1,747
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane GLA - MEL
26h 30m
$1,033–1,925
Fly Dundee Riverside Airport to Melbourne Airport
1. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane DND - MEL
31h 22m
$991–3,657
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane ABZ - MEL
31h 23m
$1,096–1,970
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane EDI - AVV
3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
29h 13m
$1,228–3,237
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Perth to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MAN - MEL
30h 1m
$1,014–1,966

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

42Weekly Planes

25h 16mAverage Duration

$871Cheapest Price

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Distance: 16,987.5 km
Duration: 25h 25m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Loganair, British Airways, and three other airlines fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 4 times a day.

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