What is the cheapest way to get from South Brisbane to Perth?

The cheapest way to get from South Brisbane to Perth is to train and fly which costs $290 - $750 and takes 9h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Brisbane to Perth?

The fastest way to get from South Brisbane to Perth is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $270 - $650.

Is there a direct train between South Brisbane and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from South Brisbane station to Perth. However, there are services departing from South Bank station, platform 2 and arriving at Perth via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 19h.

How far is it from South Brisbane to Perth?

The distance between South Brisbane and Perth is 3637 km. The road distance is 4114.6 km.

How do I travel from South Brisbane to Perth without a car?

The best way to get from South Brisbane to Perth without a car is to train which takes 3 days 19h and costs $900 - $11,000.

How long does it take to get from South Brisbane to Perth?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from South Brisbane to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Brisbane to Perth train from?

South Brisbane to Perth train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Roma Street Station.

Train or fly from South Brisbane to Perth?

The best way to get from South Brisbane to Perth is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs $270 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $900 - $11,000 and takes 3 days 19h.

What is the time difference between South Brisbane and Perth?

Perth is 2h behind South Brisbane. It is currently 3:24 AM in South Brisbane and 1:24 AM in Perth.

Where does the South Brisbane to Perth train arrive?

South Brisbane to Perth train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from South Brisbane to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between South Brisbane to Perth is 4115 km. It takes approximately 43h 47m to drive from South Brisbane to Perth.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 1690+ hotels available in Perth.

South Brisbane to Perth - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from South Brisbane to Perth by plane, train, car, or bus

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Fly from Brisbane Airport
best
1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Perth Airport (PER)plane BNE - PER
7h 37m
$273–632
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 19h
$936–10,250
Drive 4,114.6 km
1. Drive from South Brisbane to Perthcar 4,114.6 km
43h 47m
$735–1,061
Train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
1. Take the train from South Bank station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Perth Airport (PER)plane OOL - PER
9h 13m
$296–708
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 22h
$1,000–10,350
Train via Adelaide
1. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
2. Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain
6d 18h
$3,806–26,506

South Brisbane to Perth by train

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Distance: 3,637 km
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between South Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Perth, WA, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Perth Airport (PER) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bank station, platform 2 to Perth via Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 3d 19h.

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