How to travel from Swan Hill to Port Hedland, Australia
The distance between Swan Hill and Port Hedland is around 3,969km (2,466 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 10h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Swan Hill to Port Hedland by train, plane, 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 → Swan Hill if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Mildura then fly from Mildura (MQL) to Port Hedland (PHE).
- Duration10h 50m
- Flight time7h 30m
- Typical costA$1,710($1,150)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to 85 Franklin St, Alice Springs, Katherine then Roebuck Plains and then to Port Hedland Visitor Centre.
- Duration3 days
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$830($560)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to 85 Franklin St then take the train to Perth then take the bus to Port Hedland Visitor Centre.
- Duration3 days 13h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$910($610)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Drive
Drive to Port Hedland.
- Duration1 day 20h
- Distance4,053km (2,518 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swan Hill and Port Hedland
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Swan Hill to Port Hedland by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$830 ($560) and will take around 3 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 10h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,710 ($1,150).
The distance between Swan Hill and Port Hedland is around 3,969km (2,466 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,957km (1,837 miles)
It takes around 11h 50m to get from Swan Hill and Port Hedland by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 20h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swan Hill to Port Hedland is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 10h 50m and will set you back approx A$1,710 ($1,150).
The cheapest way to travel between Swan Hill and Port Hedland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$830 ($560) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Swan Hill and Port Hedland. We recommend that you take the bus to Mildura then fly from Mildura (MQL) to Port Hedland (PHE). instead which will take 10h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swan Hill and Port Hedland. It typically takes around 3 days and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swan Hill to Port Hedland. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 85 Franklin St, Alice Springs, Katherine and Roebuck Plains. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3 days.
V/Line, Greyhound Australia and Integrity Coach Lines run regular bus services between Swan Hill and Port Hedland. Buses run twice a week and take around 3 days on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swan Hill to Port Hedland. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross then fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Port Hedland (PHE). instead which will take 11h 50m.
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 Swan Hill and Port Hedland. The distance is around 4,053km (2,518 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 20h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swan Hill to Port Hedland is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 11h 50m and will usually cost around A$1,220 ($820).
Compare travel optionsbetween Swan Hill and Port Hedland
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 10h 50m | A$1,710($1,150) | 4 times a week | 4,717km (2,931 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 11h 50m | A$1,220($820) | twice daily | 4,394km (2,730 miles) |
| Train to Bendigo, Fly | 12hrs | A$2,000($1,345) | twice daily | 5,490km (3,412 miles) |
| Bus to 85 Franklin St, Fly | 14hrs | A$1,600($1,075) | once daily | 3,969km (2,466 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 15h 25m | A$1,145($770) | twice a week | 4,581km (2,846 miles) |
Bus | 3 days | A$830($560) | twice a week | 5,441km (3,381 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 3 days 13h | A$910($610) | once a week | 4,825km (2,998 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 3 days 20h | A$995($670) | once a week | 5,454km (3,389 miles) |
| Bus to 85 Franklin St, train | 3 days 20h | A$970($650) | once a week | 5,278km (3,280 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 20h | A$765($515) | on demand | 4,053km (2,518 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Swan Hill and Port Hedland
Train operators
V/Line
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - The Overland
Bus companies
Integrity Coach Lines
Airlines
Virgin Australia
Qantas
Regional Express
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