The distance between Port Hedland and Adelaide is around 3,448km (2,143 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Port Hedland to Adelaide 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 Adelaide → Port Hedland if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Adelaide (ADL).
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+ 1 othersTake the bus to Roebuck Plains, Katherine then Alice Springs and then to Adelaide.
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Take the bus to Perth Wellington Street then take the train to Adelaide Parklands.
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There are several options for getting from Port Hedland to Adelaide by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$765 ($515) and will take around 2 days 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,310 ($880).
The distance between Port Hedland and Adelaide is around 3,448km (2,143 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,547km (1,582 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Port Hedland and Adelaide by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 16h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Hedland to Adelaide is to fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$1,310 ($880).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Hedland and Adelaide, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$765 ($515) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Port Hedland and Adelaide. We recommend that you fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Adelaide (ADL). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Hedland and Adelaide. It typically takes around 2 days 13h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Hedland to Adelaide. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Roebuck Plains, Katherine and Alice Springs. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 13h.
Integrity Coach Lines and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Port Hedland and Adelaide. Buses run twice a week and take around 2 days 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Port Hedland and Adelaide. Flights depart from Port Hedland (PHE) and arrive at Adelaide (ADL) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 4h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Port Hedland to Adelaide. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 5h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Port Hedland to Adelaide typically takes around 4h 55m. Flights depart from Port Hedland (PHE) and and arrive into Adelaide (ADL).
The closest major airport to Adelaide is Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Adelaide. Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Port Hedland and Adelaide. The distance is around 3,613km (2,245 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 16h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Hedland to Adelaide is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around A$1,310 ($880).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 5h 30m | A$1,310($880) | every 20 mins | 3,448km (2,143 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 13h | A$765($515) | twice a week | 4,920km (3,057 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 2 days 17h | A$845($565) | once a week | 4,317km (2,683 miles) |
Bus to Perth Wellington Street, Train | 2 days 23h | A$900($605) | once a week | 4,821km (2,995 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 16h | A$680($460) | on demand | 3,613km (2,245 miles) |
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Virgin Australia
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Integrity Coach Lines
The following major airports near Adelaide offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.