How to travel from Port Hedland to Port Arthur, Australia
The distance between Port Hedland and Port Arthur is around 4,571km (2,841 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 9h 15m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Port Hedland to Port Arthur by plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Port Arthur → Port Hedland if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd.
- Duration9h 15m
- Flight time6h 55m
- Typical costA$1,860($1,250)
Multiple operators
Fly to Launceston (LST), bus
Fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Launceston (LST) then take the bus to Hobart Transit Centre No.230 Liverpool St and then to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd.
- Duration10h 50m
- Flight time6h 10m
- Typical costA$1,160($780)
Multiple operators
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Karratha Welcome Road then fly from Karratha (KTA) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd.
- Duration11h 50m
- Flight time5h 55m
- Typical costA$2,240($1,510)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Hedland and Port Arthur
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Hedland to Port Arthur by plane and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around A$1,160 ($780) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 9h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,860 ($1,250).
The distance between Port Hedland and Port Arthur is around 4,571km (2,841 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,720km (2,312 miles)
It takes around 9h 15m to get from Port Hedland and Port Arthur by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Port Hedland to Port Arthur is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 9h 15m and will set you back approx A$1,860 ($1,250).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Hedland and Port Arthur is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$1,160 ($780) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Hedland to Port Arthur. We recommend that you fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Hobart (HBA) then take the bus to Nubeena Rd / Safety Cove Rd. instead which will take 9h 15m.
The closest major airport to Port Arthur is Hobart Airport (HBA) (HBA) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Port Arthur. Launceston Airport (LST) (LST) and Devonport Airport (DPO) (DPO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Hedland to Port Arthur is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around A$1,860 ($1,250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Hedland and Port Arthur
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus | 9h 15m | A$1,860($1,250) | once daily | 4,759km (2,957 miles) |
Fly to Launceston (LST), bus | 10h 50m | A$1,160($780) | once daily | 4,571km (2,841 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 11h 50m | A$2,240($1,510) | 3 times a week | 4,709km (2,926 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Hedland and Port Arthur
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Tassielink Transit
Redline
Integrity Coach Lines
Airports near Port Arthur
The following major airports near Port Arthur offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Hobart Airport (HBA)
- Distance
- 44km (27 miles) from Port Arthur
Launceston Airport (LST)
- Distance
- 185km (115 miles) from Port Arthur
Devonport Airport (DPO)
- Distance
- 248km (154 miles) from Port Arthur