How to travel from Broken Hill to Port Hedland, Australia
The distance between Broken Hill and Port Hedland is around 3,706km (2,303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 9h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Broken Hill 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 → Broken Hill if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Port Hedland (PHE).
- Duration9h 35m
- Flight time9h 15m
- Typical costA$2,290($1,540)
Qantas
+ 3 others3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Adelaide Central Bus Station Franklin St, Alice Springs, Katherine then Roebuck Plains and then to Port Hedland Visitor Centre.
- Duration2 days 23h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$815($550)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Royal Adelaide Hospital North Tce then take the train to Perth then take the bus to Port Hedland Visitor Centre.
- Duration3 days 11h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$895($600)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Port Hedland.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Distance3,706km (2,303 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broken Hill and Port Hedland
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Broken Hill to Port Hedland by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$815 ($550) and will take around 2 days 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 9h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$2,290 ($1,540).
The distance between Broken Hill and Port Hedland is around 3,706km (2,303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,617km (1,626 miles)
It takes around 9h 35m to get from Broken Hill and Port Hedland by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 16h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Broken Hill to Port Hedland is to fly which takes around 9h 35m and will set you back approx A$2,290 ($1,540).
The cheapest way to travel between Broken Hill and Port Hedland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$815 ($550) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Broken Hill and Port Hedland. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Port Hedland (PHE). instead which will take 9h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Broken Hill and Port Hedland. It typically takes around 2 days 23h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Broken Hill to Port Hedland. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide Central Bus Station Franklin St, Alice Springs, Katherine and Roebuck Plains. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 23h.
NSW TrainLink, Greyhound Australia and Integrity Coach Lines run regular bus services between Broken Hill and Port Hedland. Buses run twice a week and take around 2 days 23h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Broken Hill and Port Hedland. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and arrive at Port Hedland (PHE) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 9h 15m.
There is no direct flight from Broken Hill to Port Hedland. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 9h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Broken Hill to Port Hedland typically takes around 9h 15m. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) 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 Broken Hill and Port Hedland. The distance is around 3,706km (2,303 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 16h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broken Hill to Port Hedland is to fly which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around A$2,290 ($1,540).
Compare travel optionsbetween Broken Hill and Port Hedland
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 9h 35m | A$2,290($1,540) | on demand | 5,537km (3,440 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 11h 25m | A$1,710($1,150) | 4 times a week | 4,780km (2,970 miles) |
| Bus to Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Tce, Fly | 12h 35m | A$1,585($1,065) | 4 times a week | 3,963km (2,462 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 13h 15m | A$2,070($1,395) | twice a week | 5,723km (3,556 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 23h | A$815($550) | twice a week | 5,436km (3,378 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3 days 11h | A$895($600) | once a week | 4,820km (2,995 miles) |
| Bus to Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St, train | 3 days 18h | A$955($640) | once a week | 5,274km (3,277 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 16h | A$700($470) | on demand | 3,706km (2,303 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Broken Hill and Port Hedland
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
Integrity Coach Lines
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Port Hedland
The following major airports near Port Hedland offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Port Hedland
Karratha Airport (KTA)
- Distance
- 194km (120 miles) from Port Hedland
Barimunya Airport (BYP)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Port Hedland