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How to get fromSouth Australia to Western Australiaby plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from South Australia to Western Australia by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly Adelaide Airport to Perth Airport

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    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane ADL - PER
    5h 17m
    $199–401

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain train Adl-Per 2026
    2d 18h
    $598–8,500

  3. Drive 2,597.6 km

    1. Drive from Adelaide to Perthcar car 2,597.6 km
    27h 8m
    $464–670

  4. Fly Whyalla Airport to Perth Airport

    1. Fly from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Perth Airport (PER)plane plane WYA - PER
    6h 47m
    $477–771

  5. Fly Adelaide Airport to Geraldton Airport

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Geraldton Airport (GET)plane plane ADL - GET
    8h 18m
    $540–1,250

  6. Fly Whyalla Airport to Geraldton Airport

    1. Fly from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Geraldton Airport (GET)plane plane WYA - GET
    11h 13m
    $548–1,760

South Australia to Western Australia by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$598Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,136 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between South Australia and Western Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Perth Airport (PER) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific operates a train from Adelaide Parklands to Perth once a week. Tickets cost $598–8,500 and the journey takes 2d 18h.

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