How to get from Melbourne to La Perouse
4 ways, 707 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 4h 59m | A$220–330 estimated |
| Train | 11h 2m | A$173–454 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 12h 45m | A$105–140 estimated |
| Taxi | 12h 45m | A$1,470–1,980 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:38 → 20:0211h 24m · 1 changeNSW TrainLink 624A$201–454
- 20:00 → 07:09 +1d11h 9m · directNSW TrainLink 622A$173–418
- 20:00 → 07:02 +1d11h 2m · 1 changeNSW TrainLink 622A$201–454
- 08:38 → 20:0211h 24m · 1 changeNSW TrainLink 624A$201–454
- 20:00 → 07:06 +1d11h 6m · 1 changeNSW TrainLink 622A$174–418
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Melbourne to La Perouse?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 4h 59m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 707 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Melbourne to La Perouse?
- Drive is the cheapest, from A$105. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Melbourne to La Perouse?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 1 direct train, the fastest taking 11h 2m. Fares run A$173–454 across classes.
- How long is the flight from Melbourne to La Perouse?
- About 1h 35m in the air (MEL → SYD), about 4h 59m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run A$220–330; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is La Perouse from Melbourne by road?
- About 863 km, roughly 12h 45m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around A$105–140; tolls and parking are extra.