How to travel from Noosa to Port Hedland, Australia
The distance between Noosa and Port Hedland is around 5,086km (3,160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 10hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Noosa 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 → Noosa if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Port Hedland (PHE).
- Duration10hrs
- Flight time8h 45m
- Typical costA$1,835($1,235)
Qantas
+ 2 others5 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 18h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,225($825)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Drive
Drive to Port Hedland.
- Duration2 days 5h
- Distance5,241km (3,257 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Noosa and Port Hedland
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Noosa 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$925 ($625) and will take around 6 days 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 10hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,835 ($1,235).
The distance between Noosa and Port Hedland is around 5,086km (3,160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,560km (2,212 miles)
It takes around 10hrs to get from Noosa 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 Noosa to Port Hedland is to fly which takes around 10hrs and will set you back approx A$1,835 ($1,235).
The cheapest way to travel between Noosa and Port Hedland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$925 ($625) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Noosa and Port Hedland. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Port Hedland (PHE). instead which will take 10hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Noosa and Port Hedland. We recommend that you fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Port Hedland (PHE). instead which will take 10hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Noosa and Port Hedland. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) and arrive at Port Hedland (PHE) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 8h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Noosa to Port Hedland. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 10hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Noosa to Port Hedland typically takes around 8h 45m. Flights depart from Maroochydore (MCY) 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 Noosa and Port Hedland. The distance is around 5,241km (3,257 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 Noosa to Port Hedland is to fly which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around A$1,835 ($1,235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Noosa and Port Hedland
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 5 similar | 10hrs | A$1,835($1,235) | hourly | 5,484km (3,407 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 11h 45m | A$2,200($1,480) | every 20 mins | 5,363km (3,332 miles) |
| Train to Bundaberg, Fly | 12h 10m | A$2,610($1,755) | twice daily | 5,457km (3,391 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 10h 40m | A$2,010($1,350) | every 2 hours | 5,086km (3,160 miles) |
| Bus to Nambour station, train and plane | 12h 40m | A$1,190($800) | every 2 hours | 5,209km (3,237 miles) |
| Bus to Nambour station, train and plane | 14h 20m | A$1,785($1,200) | twice a week | 5,273km (3,276 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 4 days 18h | A$1,225($825) | once a week | 6,731km (4,182 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 5 days 3h | A$1,325($890) | once a week | 7,222km (4,488 miles) |
| Bus to Nambour station, train | 6 days 12h | A$925($625) | once a week | 7,528km (4,678 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 5h | A$990($665) | on demand | 5,241km (3,257 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Noosa 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