How to travel from Melbourne to Port Hedland, Australia

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.

4 routes found

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

Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Port Hedland (PHE).

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Flight time6h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,175($790)
Operated by

Virgin Australia

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration3 days 15h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$950($640)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Port Hedland.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Distance4,326km (2,688 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Melbourne and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Melbourne to Port Hedland

Compare travel optionsbetween Melbourne and Port Hedland

Transport options from Melbourne to Port Hedland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
7h 15m
A$1,175($790)
every 20 mins4,049km (2,516 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
3 days 15h
A$950($640)
once a week5,109km (3,175 miles)
Train to Adelaide, bus3 days 22h
A$1,010($680)
once a week5,562km (3,456 miles)
Drive
1 day 23h
A$815($550)
on demand4,326km (2,688 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