How to travel from Rockhampton to Port Hedland, Australia
The distance between Rockhampton and Port Hedland is around 4,715km (2,929 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 9hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Rockhampton to Port Hedland by plane, train, bus 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 → Rockhampton if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Port Hedland (PHE).
- Duration9hrs
- Flight time8h 45m
- Typical costA$1,990($1,340)
Qantas
+ 1 othersTrain and Bus
Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street then Central Station and then to Perth then take the bus to Port Hedland Visitor Centre.
- Duration4 days 23h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,285($865)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rockhampton and Port Hedland
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rockhampton to Port Hedland by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$1,000 ($675) and will take around 6 days 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 9hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,990 ($1,340).
The distance between Rockhampton and Port Hedland is around 4,715km (2,929 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,307km (2,055 miles)
It takes around 9hrs to get from Rockhampton and Port Hedland by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rockhampton to Port Hedland is to fly which takes around 9hrs and will set you back approx A$1,990 ($1,340).
The cheapest way to travel between Rockhampton and Port Hedland, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$1,000 ($675) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rockhampton and Port Hedland. We recommend that you fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Port Hedland (PHE). instead which will take 9hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rockhampton and Port Hedland. We recommend that you fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Port Hedland (PHE). instead which will take 9hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Rockhampton and Port Hedland. Flights depart from Rockhampton (ROK) and arrive at Port Hedland (PHE) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 8h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Rockhampton to Port Hedland. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 9hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Rockhampton to Port Hedland typically takes around 8h 45m. Flights depart from Rockhampton (ROK) 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 Rockhampton and Port Hedland. The distance is around 4,715km (2,929 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rockhampton to Port Hedland is to fly which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around A$1,990 ($1,340).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rockhampton and Port Hedland
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 9hrs | A$1,990($1,340) | on demand | 5,455km (3,390 miles) |
Train and Bus + 3 similar | 4 days 23h | A$1,285($865) | once a week | 7,204km (4,477 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 5 days 5h | A$1,385($930) | once a week | 7,435km (4,620 miles) |
| Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus | 5 days 6h | A$1,345($905) | once a week | 7,658km (4,758 miles) |
| Train to Brisbane Roma Street, bus | 6 days 17h | A$1,000($675) | once a week | 7,998km (4,970 miles) |
Drive | 2 days | A$890($600) | on demand | 4,715km (2,929 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rockhampton and Port Hedland
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Bus companies
Integrity Coach Lines
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
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