How to travel from Port Hedland to Shoal Bay, Australia
The distance between Port Hedland and Shoal Bay is around 4,844km (3,010 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 20m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Port Hedland to Shoal Bay 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 Shoal Bay → Port Hedland if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.
- Duration8h 20m
- Flight time7h 10m
- Typical costA$1,980($1,330)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Perth Wellington Street then take the train to Sydney Central Station and then to Hamilton Station then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd.
- Duration4 days 5h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,120($755)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Hedland and Shoal Bay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Hedland to Shoal Bay by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$1,120 ($755) and will take around 4 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,980 ($1,330).
The distance between Port Hedland and Shoal Bay is around 4,844km (3,010 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,597km (2,235 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Port Hedland and Shoal Bay by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 6h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Hedland to Shoal Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 20m and will set you back approx A$1,980 ($1,330).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Hedland and Shoal Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$1,120 ($755) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Hedland and Shoal Bay. We recommend that you fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 8h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Hedland and Shoal Bay. We recommend that you fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 8h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Hedland to Shoal Bay. We recommend that you fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Newcastle (NTL) then take the bus to Tomaree Rd Before Verona Rd. instead which will take 8h 20m.
The closest major airport to Shoal Bay is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Shoal Bay. Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) 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 Shoal Bay. The distance is around 4,892km (3,040 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 6h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Hedland to Shoal Bay is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around A$1,980 ($1,330).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Hedland and Shoal Bay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 8h 20m | A$1,980($1,330) | hourly | 4,907km (3,049 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 11h 45m | A$2,360($1,590) | 3 times a week | 5,160km (3,206 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 10h 55m | A$1,560($1,050) | hourly | 4,844km (3,010 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4 days 5h | A$1,120($755) | once a week | 5,844km (3,631 miles) |
| Bus to Perth Wellington Street, train | 4 days 11h | A$1,180($795) | once a week | 6,349km (3,945 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 6h | A$925($620) | on demand | 4,892km (3,040 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Hedland and Shoal Bay
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
FlyPelican
Bus companies
Port Stephens Coaches
Integrity Coach Lines
Train operators
Transport for NSW
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Shoal Bay
The following major airports near Shoal Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
- Distance
- 33km (20 miles) from Shoal Bay
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Shoal Bay
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 163km (101 miles) from Shoal Bay