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There are 8 ways to get from Perth to Bairnsdale by plane, train, bus, 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 Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    10h 28m
    $307–888

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Traralgon Station/Princes Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Traralgon Station/Princes St to Bairnsdalebus bus
    3d 15h
    $669–9,699

  3. Drive  3,587.2 km

    1. Drive from Perth to Bairnsdalecar car 3,587.2 km
    38h 35m
    $656–947

  4. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane PER - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Bairnsdalebus bus
    13h 39m
    $431–850

  5. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane PER - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    15h 46m
    $441–1,422

  6. Fly to Merimbula Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Merimbula Airport (MIM)plane plane PER - MIM
    2. Take the bus from Bennet Lane to Bairnsdalebus bus
    14h 49m
    $329–1,236

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    3d 15h
    $814–10,016

  8. Train, bus via Bendigo

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bairnsdale Stationtrain train
    3d 16h
    $624–9,662

Perth to Bairnsdale by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$669Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,010.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 28m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Bairnsdale Station via Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 3d 15h.

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