The distance between Adelaide and Port Hedland is around 3,448km (2,143 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 60m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Adelaide to Port Hedland by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Hedland → Adelaide if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Port Hedland (PHE).
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+ 1 othersTake the bus to Alice Springs, Katherine then Roebuck Plains and then to Port Hedland Visitor Centre.
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Take the train to Perth then take the bus to Port Hedland Visitor Centre.
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Drive to Port Hedland.
There are several options for getting from Adelaide to Port Hedland by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$765 ($515) and will take around 2 days 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,530 ($1,030).
The distance between Adelaide and Port Hedland is around 3,448km (2,143 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,547km (1,582 miles)
It takes around 5h 60m to get from Adelaide and Port Hedland by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 15h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Port Hedland is to fly which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx A$1,530 ($1,030).
The cheapest way to travel between Adelaide and Port Hedland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$765 ($515) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Adelaide and Port Hedland. We recommend that you fly from Adelaide (ADL) to Port Hedland (PHE). instead which will take 5h 60m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Adelaide and Port Hedland. It typically takes around 2 days 16h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Adelaide to Port Hedland. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Alice Springs, Katherine and Roebuck Plains. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 16h.
Greyhound Australia and Integrity Coach Lines run regular bus services between Adelaide and Port Hedland. Buses run twice a week and take around 2 days 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Adelaide and Port Hedland. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Port Hedland (PHE) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 5h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Adelaide to Port Hedland. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 5h 60m (not including layover time).
The flight from Adelaide to Port Hedland typically takes around 5h 25m. Flights depart from Adelaide (ADL) and and arrive into Port Hedland (PHE).
The closest major airport to Port Hedland is Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) (PHE) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Port Hedland. Karratha Airport (KTA) (KTA) and Barimunya Airport (BYP) (BYP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Adelaide and Port Hedland. The distance is around 3,601km (2,238 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 15h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Adelaide to Port Hedland is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around A$1,530 ($1,030).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 5h 60m | A$1,530($1,030) | every 20 mins | 3,448km (2,143 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 16h | A$765($515) | twice a week | 4,921km (3,058 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 3 days 4h | A$840($565) | once a week | 4,302km (2,673 miles) |
Train to Perth, Bus | 3 days 11h | A$900($605) | once a week | 4,755km (2,955 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 15h | A$680($455) | on demand | 3,601km (2,238 miles) |
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Virgin Australia
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Integrity Coach Lines
The following major airports near Port Hedland offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.