How to travel from Gladstone to Port Hedland, Australia
The distance between Gladstone and Port Hedland is around 4,814km (2,992 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 9h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Gladstone to Port Hedland by plane, train, bus 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 → Gladstone if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Gladstone (GLT) to Port Hedland (PHE).
- Duration9h 15m
- Flight time8h 40m
- Typical costA$2,425($1,635)
Qantas
4 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Perth then take the bus to Port Hedland Visitor Centre.
- Duration4 days 22h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,270($855)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Drive
Drive to Port Hedland.
- Duration2 days 1h
- Distance4,814km (2,992 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gladstone and Port Hedland
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gladstone to Port Hedland by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$985 ($660) and will take around 6 days 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 9h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$2,425 ($1,635).
The distance between Gladstone and Port Hedland is around 4,814km (2,992 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,382km (2,102 miles)
It takes around 9h 15m to get from Gladstone and Port Hedland by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gladstone to Port Hedland is to fly which takes around 9h 15m and will set you back approx A$2,425 ($1,635).
The cheapest way to travel between Gladstone and Port Hedland, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$985 ($660) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gladstone and Port Hedland. We recommend that you fly from Gladstone (GLT) to Port Hedland (PHE). instead which will take 9h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gladstone and Port Hedland. We recommend that you fly from Gladstone (GLT) to Port Hedland (PHE). instead which will take 9h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Gladstone and Port Hedland. Flights depart from Gladstone (GLT) and arrive at Port Hedland (PHE) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 8h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Gladstone to Port Hedland. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 9h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Gladstone to Port Hedland typically takes around 8h 40m. Flights depart from Gladstone (GLT) 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 Gladstone and Port Hedland. The distance is around 4,814km (2,992 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gladstone to Port Hedland is to fly which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around A$2,425 ($1,635).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gladstone and Port Hedland
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 9h 15m | A$2,425($1,635) | every 2 hours | 5,378km (3,342 miles) |
| Train to Bundaberg, Fly | 10h 55m | A$2,605($1,750) | twice daily | 5,403km (3,357 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 11h 35m | A$2,280($1,535) | once daily | 5,438km (3,379 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 11h 60m | A$2,005($1,350) | once daily | 5,654km (3,513 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 12h 60m | A$2,205($1,485) | twice a week | 5,565km (3,458 miles) |
Train and Bus + 3 similar | 4 days 22h | A$1,270($855) | once a week | 7,097km (4,410 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 5 days 4h | A$1,365($920) | once a week | 7,326km (4,552 miles) |
| Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus | 5 days 5h | A$1,325($895) | once a week | 7,550km (4,691 miles) |
| Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus | 6 days 15h | A$985($660) | once a week | 7,890km (4,903 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 1h | A$910($610) | on demand | 4,814km (2,992 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gladstone and Port Hedland
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Integrity Coach Lines
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