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How to get fromPerth to Cockatoo Islandby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Cockatoo Island by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PER - SYD
    5h 41m
    $288–515

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train Per-Syd 2026
    3d 16h
    $865–11,497

  3. Drive 3,809.6 km

    1. Drive from Perth to Cockatoo Islandcar car 3,809.6 km
    40h 25m
    $672–971

  4. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane PER - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Epping Stationtrain train
    9h 34m
    $390–579

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albury to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    3d 22h
    $714–9,882

Perth to Cockatoo Island by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration3d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$865Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,302.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Cockatoo Island, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) hourly. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific operates a train from Perth to Central Station once a week. Tickets cost $863–12,000 and the journey takes 3d 16h.

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