How to travel from Port Hedland to Parkes, Australia
The distance between Port Hedland and Parkes is around 4,536km (2,819 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Port Hedland to Parkes by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Parkes → Port Hedland if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Parkes (PKE).
- Duration8hrs
- Flight time7h 25m
- Typical costA$2,125($1,430)
Qantas
+ 1 others4 similiar routes
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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 then take the train to Parkes Station.
- Duration3 days 6h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$985($665)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Hedland and Parkes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Hedland to Parkes by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$985 ($665) and will take around 3 days 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 8hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$2,125 ($1,430).
The distance between Port Hedland and Parkes is around 4,536km (2,819 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,251km (2,020 miles)
It takes around 9h 30m to get from Port Hedland and Parkes by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 2h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Hedland to Parkes is to fly which takes around 8hrs and will set you back approx A$2,125 ($1,430).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Hedland and Parkes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$985 ($665) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Hedland and Parkes. We recommend that you fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Parkes (PKE). instead which will take 8hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Hedland and Parkes. We recommend that you fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Parkes (PKE). instead which will take 8hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Port Hedland and Parkes. Flights depart from Port Hedland (PHE) and arrive at Parkes (PKE) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 7h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Port Hedland to Parkes. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 8hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Port Hedland to Parkes typically takes around 7h 25m. Flights depart from Port Hedland (PHE) and and arrive into Parkes (PKE).
The closest major airport to Parkes is Parkes Airport (PKE) (PKE) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Parkes. Canberra International Airport (CBR) (CBR) and Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) 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 Parkes. The distance is around 4,536km (2,819 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 2h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Hedland to Parkes is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around A$2,040 ($1,375).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Hedland and Parkes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 8hrs | A$2,125($1,430) | once daily | 4,897km (3,043 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 9h 10m | A$1,860($1,255) | 6 times a week | 5,037km (3,130 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 9h 30m | A$2,040($1,375) | twice a week | 4,936km (3,067 miles) |
| Fly to Canberra (CBR), bus | 11h 50m | A$1,725($1,160) | 6 times a week | 4,791km (2,977 miles) |
| Fly to Sydney (SYD), Train | 13h 10m | A$1,605($1,080) | twice a week | 5,055km (3,141 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 3 days 6h | A$985($665) | once a week | 5,517km (3,428 miles) |
| Bus to Perth Wellington Street, train | 4 days 7h | A$1,160($780) | once a week | 6,054km (3,762 miles) |
| Bus to Perth Wellington Street, train | 4 days 13h | A$1,220($820) | once a week | 6,557km (4,075 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 2h | A$855($575) | on demand | 4,536km (2,819 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Hedland and Parkes
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Link Airways
Regional Express
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
Integrity Coach Lines
Airports near Parkes
The following major airports near Parkes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Parkes Airport (PKE)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Parkes
Canberra International Airport (CBR)
- Distance
- 259km (161 miles) from Parkes
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 292km (182 miles) from Parkes