How to travel from Port Hedland to Broken Hill, Australia
The distance between Port Hedland and Broken Hill is around 3,717km (2,310 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 9h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Port Hedland to Broken Hill 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 Broken Hill → Port Hedland if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Broken Hill (BHQ).
- Duration9h 10m
- Flight time8h 50m
- Typical costA$2,290($1,540)
Qantas
+ 3 others3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Roebuck Plains, Katherine, Alice Springs then Adelaide and then to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop.
- Duration2 days 20h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$815($550)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Perth Wellington Street then take the train to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Broken Hill Town Coach Stop.
- Duration3 days
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$895($600)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Broken Hill.
- Duration1 day 17h
- Distance3,717km (2,310 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Hedland and Broken Hill
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Hedland to Broken Hill by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$815 ($550) and will take around 2 days 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 9h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$2,290 ($1,540).
The distance between Port Hedland and Broken Hill is around 3,717km (2,310 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,617km (1,626 miles)
It takes around 9h 10m to get from Port Hedland and Broken Hill by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Hedland to Broken Hill is to fly which takes around 9h 10m and will set you back approx A$2,290 ($1,540).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Hedland and Broken Hill, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$815 ($550) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Hedland and Broken Hill. We recommend that you fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Broken Hill (BHQ). instead which will take 9h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Hedland and Broken Hill. It typically takes around 2 days 20h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Hedland to Broken Hill. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Roebuck Plains, Katherine, Alice Springs and Adelaide. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 20h.
Integrity Coach Lines, Greyhound Australia and NSW TrainLink run regular bus services between Port Hedland and Broken Hill. Buses run twice a week and take around 2 days 20h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Port Hedland and Broken Hill. Flights depart from Port Hedland (PHE) and arrive at Broken Hill (BHQ) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 8h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Port Hedland to Broken Hill. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 9h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Port Hedland to Broken Hill typically takes around 8h 50m. Flights depart from Port Hedland (PHE) and and arrive into Broken Hill (BHQ).
The closest major airport to Broken Hill is Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) (BHQ) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Broken Hill. Mildura Airport (MQL) (MQL) and Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) 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 Broken Hill. The distance is around 3,717km (2,310 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Hedland to Broken Hill is to fly which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around A$2,290 ($1,540).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Hedland and Broken Hill
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 9h 10m | A$2,290($1,540) | on demand | 5,536km (3,440 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 9h 50m | A$1,710($1,150) | 4 times a week | 4,779km (2,970 miles) |
| Fly to Adelaide (ADL), Bus | 12hrs | A$1,360($915) | 4 times a week | 3,966km (2,464 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 12h 35m | A$2,820($1,900) | 3 times a week | 5,789km (3,597 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 20h | A$815($550) | twice a week | 5,437km (3,379 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3 days | A$895($600) | once a week | 4,838km (3,006 miles) |
| Bus to Perth Wellington Street, train | 3 days 6h | A$955($640) | once a week | 5,341km (3,319 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 17h | A$700($470) | on demand | 3,717km (2,310 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Hedland and Broken Hill
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
Integrity Coach Lines
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Broken Hill
The following major airports near Broken Hill offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Broken Hill Airport (BHQ)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Broken Hill
Mildura Airport (MQL)
- Distance
- 259km (161 miles) from Broken Hill
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
- Distance
- 427km (265 miles) from Broken Hill