How to travel from Port Hedland to Yamba, Australia
The distance between Port Hedland and Yamba is around 5,146km (3,198 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 9h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Port Hedland to Yamba 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 Yamba → Port Hedland if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA.
- Duration9h 50m
- Flight time7h 35m
- Typical costA$1,855($1,245)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Perth Wellington Street then take the train to Sydney Central Station then take the bus to Yamba YHA.
- Duration4 days 11h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,200($810)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Hedland and Yamba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Hedland to Yamba by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$1,200 ($810) and will take around 4 days 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 9h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,855 ($1,245).
The distance between Port Hedland and Yamba is around 5,146km (3,198 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,637km (2,260 miles)
It takes around 9h 50m to get from Port Hedland and Yamba by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 7h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Hedland to Yamba is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 9h 50m and will set you back approx A$1,855 ($1,245).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Hedland and Yamba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$1,200 ($810) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Hedland and Yamba. We recommend that you fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 9h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Hedland and Yamba. We recommend that you fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 9h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Port Hedland to Yamba. We recommend that you fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Ballina (BNK) then take the bus to Yamba YHA. instead which will take 9h 50m.
The closest major airport to Yamba is Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) which is approximately 70km (43 miles) from Yamba. Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) (CFS) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) 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 Yamba. The distance is around 5,460km (3,393 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 7h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Hedland to Yamba is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 50m and will usually cost around A$1,855 ($1,245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Hedland and Yamba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 9h 50m | A$1,855($1,245) | once daily | 5,315km (3,302 miles) |
| Fly to Coffs Harbour (CFS), Bus | 10hrs | A$1,705($1,150) | once daily | 5,193km (3,227 miles) |
| Fly to Gold Coast (OOL), bus | 10h 5m | A$1,435($965) | once daily | 5,146km (3,198 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 12hrs | A$1,740($1,170) | twice daily | 5,305km (3,296 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 12h 35m | A$1,710($1,150) | every 20 mins | 5,228km (3,248 miles) |
| Fly to Armidale (ARM), bus and train | 13h 35m | A$2,070($1,390) | twice a week | 5,341km (3,319 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4 days 11h | A$1,200($810) | once a week | 6,323km (3,929 miles) |
| Bus to Perth Wellington Street, train | 4 days 17h | A$1,260($850) | once a week | 6,827km (4,242 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 7h | A$1,030($695) | on demand | 5,460km (3,393 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Hedland and Yamba
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Busways
Dorrigo Transit
Integrity Coach Lines
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Regional Express
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Yamba
The following major airports near Yamba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Yamba
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Yamba
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance
- 142km (89 miles) from Yamba