How to travel from Port Macquarie to Port Hedland, Australia
The distance between Port Macquarie and Port Hedland is around 4,933km (3,065 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Port Macquarie to Port Hedland 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 Port Hedland → Port Macquarie if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Port Hedland (PHE).
- Duration8h 45m
- Flight time8hrs
- Typical costA$1,975($1,330)
Qantas
+ 1 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Sydney then take the train to Perth then take the bus to Port Hedland Visitor Centre.
- Duration4 days 7h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,160($780)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Port Hedland.
- Duration2 days 7h
- Distance5,055km (3,141 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Macquarie and Port Hedland
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Port Macquarie to Port Hedland by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$1,160 ($780) and will take around 4 days 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 8h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,975 ($1,330).
The distance between Port Macquarie and Port Hedland is around 4,933km (3,065 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,632km (2,257 miles)
It takes around 8h 45m to get from Port Macquarie and Port Hedland by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 7h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Port Macquarie to Port Hedland is to fly which takes around 8h 45m and will set you back approx A$1,975 ($1,330).
The cheapest way to travel between Port Macquarie and Port Hedland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$1,160 ($780) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Port Macquarie and Port Hedland. We recommend that you fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Port Hedland (PHE). instead which will take 8h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Port Macquarie and Port Hedland. We recommend that you fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Port Hedland (PHE). instead which will take 8h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Port Macquarie and Port Hedland. Flights depart from Port Macquarie (PQQ) and arrive at Port Hedland (PHE) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 8hrs.
There is no direct flight from Port Macquarie to Port Hedland. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 8h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Port Macquarie to Port Hedland typically takes around 8hrs. Flights depart from Port Macquarie (PQQ) and and arrive into Port Hedland (PHE).
The closest major airport to Port Hedland is Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) (PHE) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Port Hedland. Karratha Airport (KTA) (KTA) and Barimunya Airport (BYP) (BYP) 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 Macquarie and Port Hedland. The distance is around 5,055km (3,141 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 Macquarie to Port Hedland is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around A$1,975 ($1,330).
Compare travel optionsbetween Port Macquarie and Port Hedland
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 8h 45m | A$1,975($1,330) | hourly | 4,933km (3,065 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 10h 50m | A$1,990($1,340) | twice a week | 5,211km (3,238 miles) |
| Bus to Heatherbrae, Fly | 11h 50m | A$2,020($1,360) | once daily | 5,112km (3,177 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 12h 25m | A$1,755($1,180) | twice a week | 5,120km (3,181 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4 days 7h | A$1,160($780) | once a week | 6,002km (3,729 miles) |
| Bus to Sydney, train | 4 days 14h | A$1,220($820) | once a week | 6,455km (4,011 miles) |
Drive | 2 days 7h | A$955($640) | on demand | 5,055km (3,141 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Port Macquarie and Port Hedland
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Link Airways
Virgin Australia
FlyPelican
Bus companies
NSW TrainLink
Premier Motor Service
Integrity Coach Lines
Train operators
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Airports near Port Hedland
The following major airports near Port Hedland offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Port Hedland
Karratha Airport (KTA)
- Distance
- 194km (120 miles) from Port Hedland
Barimunya Airport (BYP)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Port Hedland