How to travel from Port Hedland to Tamworth, Australia
The distance between Port Hedland and Tamworth is around 4,746km (2,949 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Port Hedland to Tamworth 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 Tamworth → Port Hedland if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Tamworth (TMW).
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time7h 25m
- Typical costA$1,485($1,000)
Qantas
+ 3 othersBus 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 Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 and then to Tamworth Station Coach Stop.
- Duration3 days 13h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,005($675)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Hedland and Tamworth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Hedland to Tamworth by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$1,005 ($675) and will take around 3 days 13h. 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$1,485 ($1,000).
The distance between Port Hedland and Tamworth is around 4,746km (2,949 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,440km (2,138 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Port Hedland and Tamworth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 5h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Hedland to Tamworth is to fly which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx A$1,485 ($1,000).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Hedland and Tamworth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$1,005 ($675) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Hedland and Tamworth. We recommend that you fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Tamworth (TMW). instead which will take 7h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Hedland and Tamworth. We recommend that you fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Tamworth (TMW). instead which will take 7h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Port Hedland and Tamworth. Flights depart from Port Hedland (PHE) and arrive at Tamworth (TMW) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 7h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Port Hedland to Tamworth. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 7h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Port Hedland to Tamworth typically takes around 7h 25m. Flights depart from Port Hedland (PHE) and and arrive into Tamworth (TMW).
The closest major airport to Tamworth is Tamworth Airport (TMW) (TMW) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Tamworth. Armidale Airport (ARM) (ARM) 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 Tamworth. The distance is around 4,746km (2,949 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 5h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Hedland to Tamworth is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around A$1,485 ($1,000).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Hedland and Tamworth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 7h 45m | A$1,485($1,000) | on demand | 4,929km (3,063 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 3 days 13h | A$1,005($675) | once a week | 5,934km (3,687 miles) |
| Bus to Perth Wellington Street, train | 4 days 6h | A$1,145($770) | once a week | 6,063km (3,768 miles) |
| Bus to Perth Wellington Street, train | 4 days 13h | A$1,205($810) | once a week | 6,567km (4,080 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 5h | A$895($605) | on demand | 4,746km (2,949 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Hedland and Tamworth
Airlines
Qantas
Link Airways
Virgin Australia
Bus companies
Integrity Coach Lines
NSW TrainLink
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Tamworth
The following major airports near Tamworth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Tamworth Airport (TMW)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Tamworth
Armidale Airport (ARM)
- Distance
- 90km (56 miles) from Tamworth
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance
- 317km (197 miles) from Tamworth