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How to get fromWestern Australia to Sydneyby plane, train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Perth Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane PER - SYD
    5h 36m
    $304–857

  2. Bus to Busselton Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bunbury to Busseltonbus bus
    2. Fly from Busselton Airport (BQB) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane BQB - SYD
    6h 31m
    $268–1,280

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train Per-Syd 2026
    3d 16h
    $863–12,000

  4. Drive  3,810.3 km

    1. Drive from Perth to Sydneycar car 3,810.3 km
    40h 20m
    $699–1,010

  5. Fly from Geraldton Airport

    1. Fly from Geraldton Airport (GET) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane GET - SYD
    6h 59m
    $538–1,747

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain train
    2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albury to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    3d 22h
    $712–9,888

Western Australia to Sydney by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration3d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$863Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,300.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Western Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) hourly. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific operates a train from Perth to Central Station once a week. Tickets cost $863–12,000 and the journey takes 3d 16h.

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