How to travel from Nelson Bay to Port Hedland, Australia

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.

6 routes found

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 HedlandNelson Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Port Hedland (PHE).

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Flight time7h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,980($1,335)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus and Train

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.

  • Duration4 days 5h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,120($755)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Port Hedland.

  • Duration2 days 5h
  • Distance4,877km (3,031 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nelson Bay and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Nelson Bay to Port Hedland

Compare travel optionsbetween Nelson Bay and Port Hedland

Transport options from Nelson Bay to Port Hedland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
8h 45m
A$1,980($1,335)
hourly4,903km (3,046 miles)
Plane and Bus13h 40m
A$1,465($985)
twice a week5,774km (3,588 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane11h 10m
A$1,565($1,050)
hourly4,840km (3,007 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4 days 5h
A$1,120($755)
once a week5,823km (3,618 miles)
Bus to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B, train4 days 12h
A$1,180($795)
once a week6,279km (3,902 miles)
Drive
2 days 5h
A$920($620)
on demand4,877km (3,031 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