What is the cheapest way to get from Queensland to Western Australia?

The cheapest way to get from Queensland to Western Australia is to fly which costs $290 - $750 and takes 7h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Queensland to Western Australia?

The fastest way to get from Queensland to Western Australia is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $370 - $850.

Is there a direct train between Queensland and Western Australia?

No, there is no direct train from Queensland station to Western Australia. However, there are services departing from Roma Street Station and arriving at Perth via Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 17h.

How far is it from Queensland to Western Australia?

The distance between Queensland and Western Australia is 3453 km. The road distance is 4116.1 km.

How do I travel from Queensland to Western Australia without a car?

The best way to get from Queensland to Western Australia without a car is to train which takes 3 days 17h and costs $900 - $11,000.

How long does it take to get from Queensland to Western Australia?

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Queensland to Western Australia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Queensland to Western Australia train from?

Queensland to Western Australia train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.

Train or fly from Queensland to Western Australia?

The best way to get from Queensland to Western Australia is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $370 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $900 - $11,000 and takes 3 days 17h.

Where does the Queensland to Western Australia train arrive?

Queensland to Western Australia train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Queensland to Western Australia?

Yes, the driving distance between Queensland to Western Australia is 4116 km. It takes approximately 43h 48m to drive from Queensland to Western Australia.

How do I get a train ticket from Queensland to Western Australia?

Book your Queensland to Western Australia train tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Western Australia?

There are 1671+ hotels available in Western Australia.

Queensland to Western Australia - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

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Fly Cairns to Perth Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Perth Airport (PER)plane CNS - PER
7h 4m
$372–805
Fly Brisbane Airport to Perth Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Perth Airport (PER)plane BNE - PER
7h 25m
$282–680
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
2. Take the train from Central Station to Perthtrain Syd-Per 2026
3d 17h
$920–10,249
Drive 4,116.1 km
1. Drive from Brisbane to Perthcar 4,116.1 km
43h 48m
$738–1,066
Fly Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport
1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Perth Airport (PER)plane OOL - PER
7h 53m
$296–708
Fly Sunshine Coast Airport to Perth Airport
1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Perth Airport (PER)plane MCY - PER
9h 9m
$354–606
Fly Brisbane Airport to Geraldton Airport
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Geraldton Airport (GET)plane BNE - GET
9h 41m
$393–969
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the train from Central Station to Perthtrain Syd-Per 2026
3d 21h
$1,002–10,330
Train via Adelaide
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
2. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain
6d 17h
$3,895–25,995

Queensland to Western Australia by train

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Distance: 3,453.3 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Queensland, Australia and Western Australia?

Jetstar, Airnorth, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Perth Airport (PER) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Street Station to Perth via Central Station in around 3d 17h.

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Website: qantas.com

Flights from Cairns to Perth Airport

Ave. Duration: 5h 15m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: $370–900

Flights from Cairns to Perth Airport via Alice Springs

Ave. Duration: 6h 5m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $340–900

Flights from Cairns to Perth Airport via Darwin

Ave. Duration: 9h
When: Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $650–2,100

Flights from Brisbane Airport to Perth Airport

Ave. Duration: 5h 33m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $500–1,300

Flights from Brisbane Airport to Perth Airport via Sydney

Ave. Duration: 7h 20m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $500–1,300

Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport

Ave. Duration: 5h 30m
When: Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price: $260–750

Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport via Sydney

Ave. Duration: 7h 55m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $550–1,700

Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport via Melbourne

Ave. Duration: 8h
When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $550–1,700

Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Perth Airport via Adelaide

Ave. Duration: 7h 25m
When: Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price: $600–1,900

Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Perth Airport via Sydney

Ave. Duration: 8h 50m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $650–2,000

Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Perth Airport via Melbourne

Ave. Duration: 13h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $650–2,100

Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Perth Airport via Ngurah Rai

Ave. Duration: 11h 40m
When: Monday
Estimated price: $370–750

Flights from Brisbane Airport to Geraldton Airport via Perth Airport

Ave. Duration: 10h 51m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $340–1,700

Flights from Brisbane Airport to Geraldton Airport via Sydney, Perth Airport

Ave. Duration: 10h 10m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $600–1,800

Flights from Brisbane Airport to Geraldton Airport via Melbourne, Perth Airport

Ave. Duration: 10h 20m
When: Monday to Friday
Estimated price: $600–1,800

Flights from Brisbane Airport to Geraldton Airport via Adelaide, Perth Airport

Ave. Duration: 13h 5m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $550–1,800

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