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.
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.
👋 Also check out Port Hedland → Alice Springs if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Alice Springs (ASP) to Port Hedland (PHE).
Virgin Australia
+ 1 othersTake the bus to Katherine then Roebuck Plains and then to Port Hedland Visitor Centre.
Multiple bus operators
Take the train to Darwin then take the bus to Roebuck Plains and then to Port Hedland Visitor Centre.
Multiple operators
Drive to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 8h 5m | A$1,350($905) | on demand | 4,773km (2,966 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 18h | A$530($355) | twice a week | 3,384km (2,103 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2 days 8h | A$835($560) | twice a week | 3,919km (2,435 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 7h | A$620($415) | on demand | 3,278km (2,037 miles) |
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
Integrity Coach Lines
The following major airports near Port Hedland offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.