How to travel from Port Hedland to Burnie, Australia
The distance between Port Hedland and Burnie is around 4,426km (2,750 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Port Hedland to Burnie by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Burnie → Port Hedland if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Burnie (BWT).
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time6h 50m
- Typical costA$1,830($1,230)
Qantas
+ 2 others3 similiar routes
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Perth Wellington Street then take the train to Adelaide Parklands and then to Southern Cross then take a ferry to Devonport then take the bus to Burnie City Terminus.
- Duration3 days 15h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,260($845)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Port Melbourne then take a ferry to Devonport then drive to Burnie.
- Duration2 days 10h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$1,110($750)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Hedland and Burnie
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Hedland to Burnie by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around A$1,110 ($750) and will take around 2 days 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,830 ($1,230).
The distance between Port Hedland and Burnie is around 4,426km (2,750 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,458km (2,149 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Port Hedland and Burnie by plane.
The quickest way to get from Port Hedland to Burnie is to fly which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx A$1,830 ($1,230).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Hedland and Burnie is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around A$1,110 ($750) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Hedland and Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 7h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Hedland and Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 7h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Port Hedland and Burnie. Flights depart from Port Hedland (PHE) and arrive at Burnie (BWT) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 6h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Port Hedland to Burnie. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 7h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Port Hedland to Burnie typically takes around 6h 50m. Flights depart from Port Hedland (PHE) and and arrive into Burnie (BWT).
The closest major airport to Burnie is Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT) (BWT) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Burnie. Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) and Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Port Hedland to Burnie. We recommend that you fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Burnie (BWT). instead which will take 7h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Hedland to Burnie is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around A$1,830 ($1,230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Hedland and Burnie
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 7h 45m | A$1,830($1,230) | every 3 hours | 4,426km (2,750 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 8h 10m | A$1,560($1,050) | every 2 hours | 4,499km (2,795 miles) |
| Fly to Launceston (LST), bus | 9hrs | A$1,155($775) | every 20 mins | 4,456km (2,769 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 11h 10m | A$2,360($1,585) | 3 times a week | 4,679km (2,907 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 3 days 15h | A$1,260($845) | once a week | 5,615km (3,489 miles) |
| Bus to Perth Wellington Street, train and ferry | 3 days 21h | A$1,320($885) | once a week | 6,119km (3,802 miles) |
| Bus to Perth Wellington Street, train and ferry | 4 days 22h | A$1,475($995) | once a week | 7,038km (4,373 miles) |
| Bus to Perth Wellington Street, train and ferry | 5 days 4h | A$1,535($1,035) | once a week | 7,541km (4,686 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2 days 10h | A$1,110($750) | twice daily | 4,822km (2,996 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Hedland and Burnie
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - The Overland
NSW TrainLink XPT
Bus companies
Merseylink
Integrity Coach Lines
Airports near Burnie
The following major airports near Burnie offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Burnie Wynyard Airport (BWT)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Burnie
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 46km (28 miles) from Burnie
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 238km (148 miles) from Burnie