The distance between Nelson Bay and Port Hedland is around 4,840km (3,007 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8h 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Nelson Bay 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.
👋 Also check out Port Hedland → Nelson Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Port Hedland (PHE).
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Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then take the train to Central Station 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 Nelson Bay to Port Hedland by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$1,120 ($755) and will take around 4 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 8h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,980 ($1,335).
The distance between Nelson Bay and Port Hedland is around 4,840km (3,007 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,594km (2,233 miles)
It takes around 8h 45m to get from Nelson Bay and Port Hedland by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 5h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nelson Bay to Port Hedland is to fly which takes around 8h 45m and will set you back approx A$1,980 ($1,335).
The cheapest way to travel between Nelson Bay and Port Hedland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$1,120 ($755) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Nelson Bay and Port Hedland. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Port Hedland (PHE). instead which will take 8h 45m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nelson Bay and Port Hedland. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Port Hedland (PHE). instead which will take 8h 45m.
Yes you can fly from Nelson Bay and Port Hedland. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and arrive at Port Hedland (PHE) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 7h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Nelson Bay to Port Hedland. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 8h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Nelson Bay to Port Hedland typically takes around 7h 40m. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) 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 Nelson Bay and Port Hedland. The distance is around 4,877km (3,031 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 Nelson Bay to Port Hedland is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around A$1,980 ($1,335).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 8h 45m | A$1,980($1,335) | hourly | 4,903km (3,046 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 13h 40m | A$1,465($985) | twice a week | 5,774km (3,588 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 11h 10m | A$1,565($1,050) | hourly | 4,840km (3,007 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4 days 5h | A$1,120($755) | once a week | 5,823km (3,618 miles) |
Bus to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, train | 4 days 12h | A$1,180($795) | once a week | 6,279km (3,902 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 5h | A$920($620) | on demand | 4,877km (3,031 miles) |
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Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
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The following major airports near Port Hedland offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.