How to travel from Port Hedland to Bathurst, Australia

The distance between Port Hedland and Bathurst is around 1,712km (1,064 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Port Hedland to Bathurst by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BathurstPort Hedland if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Albany (ALH).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,185($795)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Perth Wellington Street and then to Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$315($210)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Campbell Rd After Bathhurst St.

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Distance2,005km (1,246 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Hedland and Bathurst

There are several options for getting from Port Hedland to Bathurst by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$315 ($210) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,185 ($795).

The distance between Port Hedland and Bathurst is around 1,712km (1,064 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,385km (2,103 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Port Hedland and Bathurst by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Hedland to Bathurst is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx A$1,185 ($795).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Hedland and Bathurst, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$315 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Hedland and Bathurst. We recommend that you fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Albany (ALH). instead which will take 3h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Hedland and Bathurst. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Hedland to Bathurst. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Perth Wellington Street, Perth Stn Platform 5, Armadale Stn Platform 2 and Proudlove Pde Transwa Albany. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Integrity Coach Lines and Transwa run regular bus services between Port Hedland and Bathurst. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Port Hedland and Bathurst. Flights depart from Port Hedland (PHE) and arrive at Albany (ALH) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Port Hedland to Bathurst. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Port Hedland to Bathurst typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Port Hedland (PHE) and and arrive into Albany (ALH).

The closest major airport to Bathurst is Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Bathurst. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) 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 Port Hedland and Bathurst. The distance is around 2,005km (1,246 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Hedland to Bathurst is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around A$1,185 ($795).

How do I get from Port Hedland to Bathurst

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Hedland and Bathurst

Transport options from Port Hedland to Bathurst
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 40m
A$1,185($795)
on demand1,712km (1,064 miles)
Plane and Bus8h 55m
A$705($475)
once daily1,758km (1,093 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 3h
A$315($210)
once a week2,084km (1,295 miles)
Bus via Midland1 day 12h
A$380($255)
4 times a week2,715km (1,687 miles)
Drive
22h 25m
A$380($255)
on demand2,005km (1,246 miles)

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Airports near Bathurst

The following major airports near Bathurst offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

OAG
Orange Airport (OAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Bathurst
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Bathurst
CBR
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
International Airport
Distance
214km (133 miles) from Bathurst