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How to get fromPerth to Araratby plane, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Ararat by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane PER - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    8h 46m
    $307–988

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Per-Adl 2026
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Ararat Stationtrain train The Overland
    3d 6h
    $748–9,900

  3. Drive  3,106.4 km

    1. Drive from Perth to Araratcar car 3,106.4 km
    33h 11m
    $561–810

  4. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane PER - AVV
    2. Take the train from North Shore Station to Ararat Stationtrain train
    10h 53m
    $500–1,546

Perth to Ararat by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration3d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$748Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,924.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Ararat, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Perth to Ararat Station via Adelaide Parklands and Adelaide Station in around 3d 6h.

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