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.
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 from Maroochydore (MCY) to Perth (PER).
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Take the train to Central station platform 5 then Adelaide and then to Perth.
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Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Central Station and then to Perth.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 7h 30m | A$905($610) | hourly | 4,139km (2,572 miles) |
Train and Plane | 7h 50m | A$660($445) | hourly | 3,746km (2,328 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 8h 25m | A$955($645) | once daily | 3,830km (2,380 miles) |
Bus to Brisbane, plane | 10h 10m | A$1,615($1,085) | once daily | 4,242km (2,636 miles) |
Train | 5 days 6h | A$590($395) | once a week | 5,401km (3,356 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3 days 19h | A$955($645) | once a week | 5,032km (3,126 miles) |
Bus to Brisbane, train | 3 days 20h | A$1,010($680) | once a week | 5,065km (3,147 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 22h | A$835($565) | on demand | 4,437km (2,757 miles) |
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The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.