How to travel from Daylesford to Port Hedland, Australia

The distance between Daylesford and Port Hedland is around 4,139km (2,572 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Daylesford 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 Melbourne (MEL) to Port Hedland (PHE).

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Flight time6h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,190($800)
Operated by

Virgin Australia

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3 similiar routes

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Bus

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

  • Duration3 days 1h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$830($560)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration3 days 14h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$940($635)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Port Hedland.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Distance4,255km (2,644 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Daylesford and Port Hedland

There are several options for getting from Daylesford to Port Hedland by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$830 ($560) and will take around 3 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 8h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,190 ($800).

The distance between Daylesford and Port Hedland is around 4,139km (2,572 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,111km (1,933 miles)

It takes around 8h 40m to get from Daylesford and Port Hedland by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 22h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Daylesford to Port Hedland is to fly which takes around 8h 40m and will set you back approx A$1,190 ($800).

The cheapest way to travel between Daylesford and Port Hedland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$830 ($560) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Daylesford and Port Hedland. We recommend that you fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Port Hedland (PHE). instead which will take 8h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Daylesford and Port Hedland. It typically takes around 3 days 1h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Daylesford to Port Hedland. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ballarat, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Katherine and Roebuck Plains. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3 days 1h.

V/Line, Firefly Express, Greyhound Australia and Integrity Coach Lines run regular bus services between Daylesford and Port Hedland. Buses run twice a week and take around 3 days 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Daylesford and Port Hedland. Flights depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Port Hedland (PHE) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 6h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Daylesford to Port Hedland. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 8h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Daylesford to Port Hedland typically takes around 6h 35m. Flights depart from Melbourne (MEL) 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 Daylesford and Port Hedland. The distance is around 4,255km (2,644 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 Daylesford to Port Hedland is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around A$1,190 ($800).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Daylesford and Port Hedland

Transport options from Daylesford to Port Hedland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
8h 40m
A$1,190($800)
5 times a week4,139km (2,572 miles)
Fly to Port Hedland (PHE)10h 40m
A$1,990($1,340)
once daily5,381km (3,344 miles)
Train and Plane11h 15m
A$2,605($1,755)
5 times a week5,514km (3,427 miles)
Plane and Bus12h 20m
A$1,120($755)
twice a week4,325km (2,688 miles)
Bus
3 days 1h
A$830($560)
twice a week5,588km (3,473 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3 days 14h
A$940($635)
once a week5,002km (3,108 miles)
Bus to Ballarat, train3 days 21h
A$965($650)
once a week5,426km (3,372 miles)
Drive
1 day 22h
A$805($540)
on demand4,255km (2,644 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