AustraliaAustraliaMelbourne to Perth shipping route.
3,333 km by rail, about 4.6 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Melbourne and Perth
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
MelbourneRailPerthRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 3,333 km (2,071 mi) |
| Straight line | 2,722 km |
| Transit time | 4.6 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Melbourne to Perth shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Melbourne, Australia to Perth, Australia runs 3,333 km on the freight network, heading west. The straight line between the cities is 2,722 km, the track adds 22%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 4.6 days. Terminal handling at both ends comes on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Melbourne and Perth.
Of 4 rail routes from Melbourne in this directory, Perth is the 4th shortest. Closer destinations: Brisbane (1,767 km), Sydney (896 km) and Adelaide (748 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Melbourne to Perth?
3,333 km by rail (2,722 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Melbourne to Perth?
About 4.6 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Perth to Melbourne has its own page with the same distance and route.
More rail freight distance
- Melbourne to Adelaide748 km
- Melbourne to Sydney896 km
- Melbourne to Brisbane1,767 km
- Adelaide to Perth2,586 km
- Sydney to Perth3,802 km
- Brisbane to Perth4,480 km
How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.