How to travel from Airlie Beach to Perth, Australia

The distance between Airlie Beach and Perth is around 4,582km (2,847 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Airlie Beach to Perth by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Perth (PER).

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Flight time7h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$900($605)
Operated byJetstar+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Perth.

  • Duration4 days 9h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,050($705)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Sydney then take the train to Perth.

  • Duration4 days 14h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,170($785)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Perth.

  • Duration2 days 5h
  • Distance4,976km (3,092 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Airlie Beach and Perth

There are several options for getting from Airlie Beach to Perth by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$760 ($510) and will take around 5 days 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 8h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$900 ($605).

The distance between Airlie Beach and Perth is around 4,582km (2,847 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,511km (2,182 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Airlie Beach and Perth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Airlie Beach to Perth is to fly which takes around 8h 30m and will set you back approx A$900 ($605).

The cheapest way to travel between Airlie Beach and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$760 ($510) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Airlie Beach and Perth. It typically takes around 4 days 9h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Airlie Beach to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Blair Street at Main St, Proserpine, Brisbane Roma Street and Central Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4 days 9h.

Queensland Rail Travel, NSW TrainLink and Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific run train services between Airlie Beach and Perth. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4 days 9h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Airlie Beach and Perth. We recommend that you fly from Proserpine (PPP) to Perth (PER). instead which will take 8h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Airlie Beach and Perth. Flights depart from Proserpine (PPP) and arrive at Perth (PER) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 7h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Airlie Beach to Perth. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 8h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Airlie Beach to Perth typically takes around 7h 10m. Flights depart from Proserpine (PPP) and and arrive into Perth (PER).

The closest major airport to Perth is Perth Airport (PER) (PER) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Perth. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) and Geraldton Airport (GET) (GET) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Airlie Beach and Perth. The distance is around 4,976km (3,092 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 5h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Airlie Beach to Perth is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around A$900 ($605).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Airlie Beach and Perth

Transport options from Airlie Beach to Perth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
8h 30m
A$900($605)
every 20 mins4,698km (2,919 miles)
Fly to Perth (PER)8h 35m
A$880($590)
every 3 hours4,714km (2,929 miles)
Bus and Plane10h 25m
A$850($575)
once daily4,582km (2,847 miles)
Train
4 days 9h
A$1,050($705)
once a week6,026km (3,744 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4 days 14h
A$1,170($785)
once a week6,278km (3,901 miles)
Bus to Brisbane, train5 days 23h
A$760($510)
once a week6,586km (4,092 miles)
Drive
2 days 5h
A$940($630)
on demand4,976km (3,092 miles)

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Airports near Perth

The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

PER
Perth Airport (PER)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Perth
BQB
Busselton Airport (BQB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Perth
GET
Geraldton Airport (GET)
Domestic Airport
Distance
368km (229 miles) from Perth