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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Melbourne Cup is to fly which costs $270 - $650 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Melbourne Cup is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $270 - $650.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Melbourne Cup?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Melbourne Cup. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32 via Adelaide Station, Southern Cross Station and Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 11h.

How far is it from Perth to Melbourne Cup?

The distance between Perth and Melbourne Cup is 2737 km. The road distance is 3299.8 km.

How do I travel from Perth to Melbourne Cup without a car?

The best way to get from Perth to Melbourne Cup without a car is to train and bus which takes 3 days 10h and costs $650 - $10,000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Perth to Melbourne Cup, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Melbourne Cup train from?

Perth to Melbourne Cup train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Perth station.

Train or fly from Perth to Melbourne Cup?

The best way to get from Perth to Melbourne Cup is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $270 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $800 - $10,000 and takes 3 days 11h.

Where does the Perth to Melbourne Cup train arrive?

Perth to Melbourne Cup train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.

Can I drive from Perth to Melbourne Cup?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Melbourne Cup is 3300 km. It takes approximately 35h 21m to drive from Perth to Melbourne Cup.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Cup?

There are 5287+ hotels available in Melbourne Cup.

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

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

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Fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane PER - MEL
6h 19m
$276–617
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain Per-Adl 2026
2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Deer Parkbus Melbourne
3d 10h
$672–9,667
Drive 3,299.8 km
1. Drive from Perth to Melbourne Cupcar 3,299.8 km
35h 21m
$591–854
Fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane PER - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Footscray Stationtrain
11h 4m
$408–723
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain Per-Adl 2026
2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
3d 11h
$820–10,022
Train, bus via Bendigo
1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain
2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus
3. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Footscray Stationtrain
3d 12h
$627–9,669

Perth to Melbourne Cup by train, tram, and foot

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Distance: 2,737.5 km
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Melbourne Cup, VIC, 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 Cup via Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, Southern Cross Station, Melbourne Central Station, Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5, and Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd #32 in around 3d 11h.

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