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How to get fromDarwin to Port Hedlandby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Darwin to Port Hedland by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Port Hedland

    best
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Port Hedland (PHE)plane plane DRW - PHE
    7h 52m
    $935–1,550

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Roebuck Plainsbus bus Broome
    2. Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to Port Hedland Visitor Centrebus bus Southbound-Coastal Services
    32h
    $394–846

  3. Drive  2,413.9 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to Port Hedlandcar car 2,413.9 km
    24h 11m
    $441–636

  4. Fly to Broome, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Broome (BME)plane plane DRW - BME
    2. Take the bus from Broome Visitor Centre to Port Hedland Visitor Centrebus bus
    13h 31m
    $610–1,480

  5. Fly to Karratha Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Karratha Airport (KTA)plane plane DRW - KTA
    2. Take the bus from Karratha Welcome Road to Port Hedland Visitor Centrebus bus
    14h 32m
    $1,030–1,680

Darwin to Port Hedland by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration32hAverage Duration
Ticket$394Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,609.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Port Hedland, WA, Australia?

Qantas, Airnorth, and Aviair fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Port Hedland (PHE) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to Port Hedland Visitor Centre via Roebuck Plains in around 32h.

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