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How to get fromPerth to Nelsonby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Nelson by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Mount Gambier Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB)plane plane PER - MGB
    2. Take the taxi from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Nelsontaxi taxi
    6h 57m
    $443–1,074

  2. Fly to Adelaide Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane PER - ADL
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to Princes Hwy / Watson St - West sidebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Princes Hwy / Watson St - West side to Jubillee Hwy East - North East sidebus bus
    13h 20m
    $302–804

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train Per-Adl 2026
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station to Jubillee Hwy East - North East sidebus bus 1281 / ...
    3d 7h
    $707–9,845

  4. Drive  3,055.6 km

    1. Drive from Perth to Nelsoncar car 3,055.6 km
    32h 22m
    $553–799

  5. Fly to Melbourne Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane PER - MEL
    2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Ballarat Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ballarat Station/Lydiard St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus bus
    12h 46m
    $411–1,047

Perth Airport (PER) to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$288Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,408.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Perth to Nelson. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Mount Gambier Airport (MGB), then take the taxi to Nelson. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Nelson via Adelaide Parklands, Stop 1 Anzac Hwy - North West side, Stop D1 Grote St - North side, Adelaide Central Bus Station, and Jubillee Hwy East - North East side in around 3d 7h.

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