The distance between Melbourne and Port Hedland is around 4,049km (2,516 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Melbourne 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.
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Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Port Hedland (PHE).
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+ 1 othersTake the train to Adelaide and then to Perth then take the bus to Port Hedland Visitor Centre.
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Drive to Port Hedland.
There are several options for getting from Melbourne 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$950 ($640) and will take around 3 days 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,175 ($790).
The distance between Melbourne and Port Hedland is around 4,049km (2,516 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,199km (1,988 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Melbourne and Port Hedland by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 23h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Melbourne to Port Hedland is to fly which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx A$1,175 ($790).
The cheapest way to travel between Melbourne and Port Hedland, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$950 ($640) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Melbourne and Port Hedland. We recommend that you fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Port Hedland (PHE). instead which will take 7h 15m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Melbourne and Port Hedland. We recommend that you fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Port Hedland (PHE). instead which will take 7h 15m.
Yes you can fly from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Port Hedland. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 7h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Melbourne 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Melbourne and Port Hedland. The distance is around 4,326km (2,688 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 23h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Melbourne to Port Hedland is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around A$1,175 ($790).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 7h 15m | A$1,175($790) | every 20 mins | 4,049km (2,516 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 3 days 15h | A$950($640) | once a week | 5,109km (3,175 miles) |
Train to Adelaide, bus | 3 days 22h | A$1,010($680) | once a week | 5,562km (3,456 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 23h | A$815($550) | on demand | 4,326km (2,688 miles) |
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Journey Beyond - The Overland
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
The following major airports near Port Hedland offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.