How to travel from Mooloolaba to Perth, Australia

The distance between Mooloolaba and Perth is around 3,746km (2,328 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Mooloolaba to Perth by plane, train, bus 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 Maroochydore (MCY) to Perth (PER).

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Flight time6h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$905($610)
Operated by

Virgin Australia

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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Central station platform 5 then Adelaide and then to Perth.

  • Duration5 days 6h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$590($395)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Central Station and then to Perth.

  • Duration3 days 19h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$955($645)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Perth.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Distance4,437km (2,757 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mooloolaba and Perth

There are several options for getting from Mooloolaba to Perth by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$590 ($395) and will take around 5 days 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$905 ($610).

The distance between Mooloolaba and Perth is around 3,746km (2,328 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,641km (2,262 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Mooloolaba and Perth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 22h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mooloolaba to Perth is to fly which takes around 7h 30m and will set you back approx A$905 ($610).

The cheapest way to travel between Mooloolaba and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$590 ($395) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mooloolaba and Perth. It typically takes around 5 days 6h and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mooloolaba to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Landsborough station, Central station platform 5, Adelaide, Stop 1 Anzac Hwy - South East side and Adelaide Parklands. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5 days 6h.

Translink QLD, Journey Beyond - Great Southern and Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific run train services between Mooloolaba and Perth. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5 days 6h, 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 Mooloolaba and Perth. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Perth (PER). instead which will take 7h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mooloolaba and Perth. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and arrive at Perth (PER) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 6h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Mooloolaba to Perth. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 7h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mooloolaba to Perth typically takes around 6h 40m. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) 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 Mooloolaba and Perth. The distance is around 4,437km (2,757 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 22h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mooloolaba to Perth is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around A$905 ($610).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mooloolaba and Perth

Transport options from Mooloolaba to Perth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
7h 30m
A$905($610)
hourly4,139km (2,572 miles)
Train and Plane7h 50m
A$660($445)
hourly3,746km (2,328 miles)
Bus and Plane8h 25m
A$955($645)
once daily3,830km (2,380 miles)
Bus to Brisbane, plane10h 10m
A$1,615($1,085)
once daily4,242km (2,636 miles)
Train
5 days 6h
A$590($395)
once a week5,401km (3,356 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3 days 19h
A$955($645)
once a week5,032km (3,126 miles)
Bus to Brisbane, train3 days 20h
A$1,010($680)
once a week5,065km (3,147 miles)
Drive
1 day 22h
A$835($565)
on demand4,437km (2,757 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