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How to get fromPerth to Melbourne Airport (MEL)by plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Perth to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Perth Airport

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane PER - MEL
    4h 43m
    $273–954

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Per-Adl 2026
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus bus Melbourne
    3d 9h
    $694–9,689

  3. Drive  3,301.3 km

    1. Drive from Perth to Melbourne Airport (MEL)car car 3,301.3 km
    35h 21m
    $596–861

  4. Fly Jandakot Airport to Busselton Airport, fly

    1. Fly from Jandakot Airport to Busselton Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Busselton Airport (BQB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane BQB - MEL
    7h 48m
    $554–1,332

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Per-Adl 2026
    2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train The Overland
    3d 11h
    $836–10,038

  6. 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 Sunbury Stationtrain train
    3d 12h
    $624–9,662

Perth to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$694Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,714.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr via Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, Southern Cross Station, and Skybus Coach Terminal in around 3d 11h.

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