How to travel from Port Hedland to Kalgoorlie, Australia

The distance between Port Hedland and Kalgoorlie is around 1,438km (893 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Port Hedland to Kalgoorlie 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 KalgoorliePort Hedland if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Kalgoorlie (KGI).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,235($830)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Dalwallinu and then to Transwa Bay Transwa Northam then take the train to Kalgoorlie Stn Transwa Kalgoorlie.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$335($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Kalgoorlie.

  • Duration18h 30m
  • Distance1,438km (893 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Hedland and Kalgoorlie

There are several options for getting from Port Hedland to Kalgoorlie by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$335 ($225) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,235 ($830).

The distance between Port Hedland and Kalgoorlie is around 1,438km (893 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,196km (743 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Port Hedland and Kalgoorlie by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Hedland to Kalgoorlie is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx A$1,235 ($830).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Hedland and Kalgoorlie, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$335 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Hedland and Kalgoorlie. We recommend that you fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Kalgoorlie (KGI). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Hedland and Kalgoorlie. We recommend that you fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Kalgoorlie (KGI). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Port Hedland and Kalgoorlie. Flights depart from Port Hedland (PHE) and arrive at Kalgoorlie (KGI) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Port Hedland to Kalgoorlie. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Port Hedland to Kalgoorlie typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Port Hedland (PHE) and and arrive into Kalgoorlie (KGI).

The closest major airport to Kalgoorlie is Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI) (KGI) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Kalgoorlie. Esperance Airport (EPR) (EPR) and Perth Airport (PER) (PER) 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 Kalgoorlie. The distance is around 1,438km (893 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Hedland to Kalgoorlie is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around A$1,235 ($830).

How do I get from Port Hedland to Kalgoorlie

Compare travel optionsbetween Port Hedland and Kalgoorlie

Transport options from Port Hedland to Kalgoorlie
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 15m
A$1,235($830)
every 3 hours1,876km (1,166 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 1h
A$335($225)
once a week2,116km (1,315 miles)
Bus to Midland, Train1 day 11h
A$385($260)
4 times a week2,823km (1,754 miles)
Drive
18h 30m
A$270($185)
on demand1,438km (893 miles)

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Airports near Kalgoorlie

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

KGI
Kalgoorlie Airport (KGI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Kalgoorlie
EPR
Esperance Airport (EPR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
328km (204 miles) from Kalgoorlie
PER
Perth Airport (PER)
International Airport
Distance
540km (335 miles) from Kalgoorlie