How to travel from Alice Springs to Port Hedland, Australia

The distance between Alice Springs and Port Hedland is around 3,278km (2,037 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Alice Springs 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.

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Fly

Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Port Hedland (PHE).

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Flight time7h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,350($905)
Operated by

Virgin Australia

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Bus

Take the bus to Katherine then Roebuck Plains and then to Port Hedland Visitor Centre.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$530($355)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Darwin then take the bus to Roebuck Plains and then to Port Hedland Visitor Centre.

  • Duration2 days 8h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$835($560)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Port Hedland.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Distance3,278km (2,037 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alice Springs and Port Hedland

There are several options for getting from Alice Springs to Port Hedland by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$530 ($355) and will take around 1 day 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 8h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,350 ($905).

The distance between Alice Springs and Port Hedland is around 3,278km (2,037 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,621km (1,007 miles)

It takes around 8h 5m to get from Alice Springs and Port Hedland by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 7h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alice Springs to Port Hedland is to fly which takes around 8h 5m and will set you back approx A$1,350 ($905).

The cheapest way to travel between Alice Springs and Port Hedland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$530 ($355) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Alice Springs and Port Hedland. We recommend that you fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Port Hedland (PHE). instead which will take 8h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alice Springs and Port Hedland. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alice Springs to Port Hedland. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Katherine and Roebuck Plains. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.

Greyhound Australia and Integrity Coach Lines run regular bus services between Alice Springs and Port Hedland. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Alice Springs and Port Hedland. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) and arrive at Port Hedland (PHE) - via Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 7h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Alice Springs to Port Hedland. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 8h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Alice Springs to Port Hedland typically takes around 7h 40m. Flights depart from Alice Springs (ASP) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alice Springs and Port Hedland. The distance is around 3,278km (2,037 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 7h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alice Springs to Port Hedland is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 5m and will usually cost around A$1,350 ($905).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alice Springs and Port Hedland

Transport options from Alice Springs to Port Hedland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
8h 5m
A$1,350($905)
on demand4,773km (2,966 miles)
Bus
1 day 18h
A$530($355)
twice a week3,384km (2,103 miles)
Train and Bus
2 days 8h
A$835($560)
twice a week3,919km (2,435 miles)
Drive
1 day 7h
A$620($415)
on demand3,278km (2,037 miles)

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Airports near Port Hedland

The following major airports near Port Hedland offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

PHE
Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Port Hedland
KTA
Karratha Airport (KTA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
194km (120 miles) from Port Hedland
BYP
Barimunya Airport (BYP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
270km (168 miles) from Port Hedland