How to travel from Ballarat to Port Hedland, Australia

The distance between Ballarat and Port Hedland is around 4,215km (2,619 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 22h.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ballarat to Port Hedland by 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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Alice Springs, Katherine then Roebuck Plains and then to Port Hedland Visitor Centre.

  • Duration3 days
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$825($555)
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Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Ararat then Adelaide and then to Perth then take the bus to Port Hedland Visitor Centre.

  • Duration3 days 13h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$940($630)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Port Hedland.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Distance4,215km (2,619 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Port Hedland

There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Port Hedland by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$825 ($555) and will take around 3 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 22h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$795 ($535).

The distance between Ballarat and Port Hedland is around 4,215km (2,619 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,102km (1,927 miles)

It takes around 3 days to get from Ballarat and Port Hedland by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 22h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Port Hedland is to drive which takes around 1 day 22h and will set you back approx A$795 ($535).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Port Hedland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$825 ($555) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballarat and Port Hedland. We recommend that you drive to Port Hedland. instead which will take 1 day 22h.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballarat and Port Hedland. It typically takes around 3 days and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Port Hedland. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Alice Springs, Katherine and Roebuck Plains. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3 days.

Firefly Express, Greyhound Australia and Integrity Coach Lines run regular bus services between Ballarat and Port Hedland. Buses run twice a week and take around 3 days on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Port Hedland. We recommend that you take the bus to Adelaide, Alice Springs, Katherine then Roebuck Plains and then to Port Hedland Visitor Centre. instead which will take 3 days.

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 Ballarat and Port Hedland. The distance is around 4,215km (2,619 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 22h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Port Hedland is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3 days and will usually cost around A$825 ($555).

How do I get from Ballarat to Port Hedland

Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Port Hedland

Transport options from Ballarat to Port Hedland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3 days
A$825($555)
twice a week5,542km (3,444 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
3 days 13h
A$940($630)
once a week4,956km (3,080 miles)
Bus and Train3 days 20h
A$965($650)
once a week5,380km (3,343 miles)
Drive
1 day 22h
A$795($535)
on demand4,215km (2,619 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