There are 9 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Perth by plane, train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Perth Airport (PER)plane MCY - PER
9h 5m$362–1,104Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Perth Airport (PER)plane BNE - PER
10h 23m$284–882Train
- Take the train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain
- Take the train from Central Station to Perthtrain
3d 21h$997–10,712Drive 4,199.8 km
- Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Perthcar 4,199.8 km
44h 58m$766–1,106Train, train to Gold Coast Airport, fly
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3train
- Take the train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
- Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Perth Airport (PER)plane OOL - PER
12h 30m$296–808Drive, bus, train via Casino
- Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Sandgate station, platform 2car
- Take the bus from Beenleigh Station, Stand B to Casino Station, Coach Baybus
- Take the train from Casino Station to Central Stationtrain
- Take the train from Central Station to Perthtrain
3d 22h$957–10,285Drive, bus, train
- Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Rothwell station, platform 1car
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
- Take the train from Central Station to Perthtrain
4d$1,018–10,375Bus, train
- Take the bus from Noosa Junction Station to Brisbane Coach Terminalbus
- Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain
- Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain
5d 15h$3,428–12,648Train via Adelaide
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5train
- Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
- Take the train from Adelaide Parklands to Perthtrain
6d 22h$3,808–26,508
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Perth by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Perth is to train and fly which costs $290 - $850 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Perth is to fly which takes 9h 5m and costs $360 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct train from Sunshine Coast (Region) station to Perth. However, there are services departing from Nambour station, platform 2 and arriving at Perth via Roma Street Station and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 21h.
The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Perth is 3655 km. The road distance is 4199.8 km.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Perth without a car is to train which takes 3 days 21h and costs $950 - $11,000.
It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Perth, including transfers.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Perth train services, operated by Translink, depart from Nambour station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Perth is to fly which takes 9h 5m and costs $360 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $950 - $11,000 and takes 3 days 21h.
Perth is 2h behind Sunshine Coast (Region). It is currently 1:22 AM in Sunshine Coast (Region) and 11:22 PM in Perth.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Perth train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Perth, WA, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Perth Airport (PER) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Perth via Nambour station, platform 2, Roma Street, Roma Street Station, and Central Station in around 3d 21h.
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Perth Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–600
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Perth Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–600
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Perth Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,000
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–750
Flights from Gold Coast Airport to Perth Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–750
Train from Nambour station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Bowen Hills station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Bowen Hills station, platform 1 to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
Bus from Beenleigh Station, Stand B to Casino Station, Coach Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- NSW TrainLink
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) to Perth is 4200 km. It takes approximately 44h 58m to drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Perth.
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