How to travel from Tamworth to Port Hedland, Australia

The distance between Tamworth and Port Hedland is around 4,734km (2,942 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 8h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Tamworth 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.

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Fly

Fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Port Hedland (PHE).

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Flight time8hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$1,855($1,250)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 4 then Broken Hill Town Coach Stop and then to Adelaide Central Bus Station Franklin St then take the train to Perth then take the bus to Port Hedland Visitor Centre.

  • Duration4 days 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$1,005($675)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Port Hedland.

  • Duration2 days 3h
  • Distance4,734km (2,942 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tamworth and Port Hedland

There are several options for getting from Tamworth 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$1,005 ($675) and will take around 4 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 8h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,855 ($1,250).

The distance between Tamworth and Port Hedland is around 4,734km (2,942 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,440km (2,138 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Tamworth and Port Hedland by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days 3h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tamworth to Port Hedland is to fly which takes around 8h 25m and will set you back approx A$1,855 ($1,250).

The cheapest way to travel between Tamworth and Port Hedland, 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 Tamworth and Port Hedland. We recommend that you fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Port Hedland (PHE). instead which will take 8h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tamworth and Port Hedland. We recommend that you fly from Tamworth (TMW) to Port Hedland (PHE). instead which will take 8h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tamworth and Port Hedland. Flights depart from Tamworth (TMW) and arrive at Port Hedland (PHE) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 8hrs.

There is no direct flight from Tamworth to Port Hedland. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Perth (PER). This services will take at least 8h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Tamworth to Port Hedland typically takes around 8hrs. Flights depart from Tamworth (TMW) 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 Tamworth and Port Hedland. The distance is around 4,734km (2,942 miles) by road and it will take around 2 days 3h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamworth to Port Hedland is to fly which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around A$1,855 ($1,250).

How do I get from Tamworth to Port Hedland

Compare travel optionsbetween Tamworth and Port Hedland

Transport options from Tamworth to Port Hedland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
8h 25m
A$1,855($1,250)
on demand4,930km (3,063 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
4 days 1h
A$1,005($675)
once a week5,917km (3,677 miles)
Train and Bus4 days 7h
A$1,145($770)
once a week6,048km (3,758 miles)
Train to Central Station, bus4 days 14h
A$1,205($810)
once a week6,501km (4,040 miles)
Drive
2 days 3h
A$895($600)
on demand4,734km (2,942 miles)

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Airports near Port Hedland

The following major airports near Port Hedland offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

PHE
Port Hedland International Airport (PHE)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Port Hedland
KTA
Karratha Airport (KTA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
194km (120 miles) from Port Hedland
BYP
Barimunya Airport (BYP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
270km (168 miles) from Port Hedland