How to travel from Byron Bay to Port Hedland, Australia
The distance between Byron Bay and Port Hedland is around 5,013km (3,115 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Byron Bay to Port Hedland by bus, plane, 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 → Byron Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Port Hedland (PHE).
- Duration9h 30m
- Flight time8h 25m
- Typical costA$1,710($1,150)
Qantas
+ 2 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Sydney then take the train to Perth then take the bus to Port Hedland Visitor Centre.
- Duration4 days 15h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,220($820)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Port Hedland.
- Duration2 days 5h
- Distance5,349km (3,323 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Byron Bay and Port Hedland
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Byron Bay to Port Hedland by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around A$1,120 ($750) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,190 ($800).
The distance between Byron Bay and Port Hedland is around 5,013km (3,115 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,651km (2,268 miles)
It takes around 8h 35m to get from Byron Bay and Port Hedland by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 5h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Byron Bay to Port Hedland is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 35m and will set you back approx A$1,190 ($800).
The cheapest way to travel between Byron Bay and Port Hedland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around A$1,120 ($750) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Byron Bay and Port Hedland. We recommend that you take the bus to Gold Coast Airport then fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Port Hedland (PHE). instead which will take 8h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Byron Bay and Port Hedland. We recommend that you take the bus to Gold Coast Airport then fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Port Hedland (PHE). instead which will take 8h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Byron Bay and Port Hedland. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Port Hedland (PHE) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 8h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Byron Bay to Port Hedland. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 9h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Byron Bay to Port Hedland typically takes around 8h 25m. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) 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 Byron Bay and Port Hedland. The distance is around 5,349km (3,323 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 5h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Byron Bay to Port Hedland is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around A$1,190 ($800).
Compare travel optionsbetween Byron Bay and Port Hedland
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 9h 30m | A$1,710($1,150) | every 4 hours | 5,248km (3,261 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 8h 35m | A$1,190($800) | 4 times a day | 5,013km (3,115 miles) |
| Bus to Brisbane International Airport, Fly | 10h 55m | A$2,035($1,370) | every 20 mins | 5,112km (3,176 miles) |
| Bus to Gold Coast Airport, plane | 12h 20m | A$1,120($750) | twice a week | 5,200km (3,231 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4 days 15h | A$1,220($820) | once a week | 6,442km (4,003 miles) |
| Bus to Sydney, train | 4 days 21h | A$1,280($860) | once a week | 6,895km (4,285 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 5h | A$1,010($680) | on demand | 5,349km (3,323 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Byron Bay and Port Hedland
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Brisbane 2 Byron Express Bus
Integrity Coach Lines
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
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