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

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There are 8 ways to get from Darwin to South Hedland by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Darwin International Airport to Port Hedland

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    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Port Hedland (PHE)plane plane DRW - PHE
    7h 49m
    $879–1,535

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Roebuck Plainsbus bus Broome
    2. Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to South Hedland Shopping Centrebus bus Southbound-Coastal Services
    32h 58m
    $386–794

  3. Drive 2,405.5 km

    1. Drive from Darwin to South Hedlandcar car 2,405.5 km
    24h 6m
    $431–623

  4. Fly Darwin International Airport 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 South Hedland Shopping Centrebus bus
    16h 7m
    $1,010–1,660

  5. Fly Darwin International Airport 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 South Hedland Shopping Centrebus bus
    14h 29m
    $610–1,470

  6. Bus to Kununurra, fly to Port Hedland

    1. Take the bus from Darwin to Kununurrabus bus
    2. Fly from Kununurra (KNX) to Port Hedland (PHE)plane plane KNX - PHE
    15h 19m
    $972–2,528

  7. Fly Darwin International Airport to Paraburdoo Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Paraburdoo Airport (PBO)plane plane DRW - PBO
    2. Take the bus from Paraburdoo Milkbar to South Hedland Shopping Centrebus bus
    23h 35m
    $779–1,985

  8. Fly Darwin International Airport to Newman Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Newman Airport (ZNE)plane plane DRW - ZNE
    2. Take the bus from Newman Visitor Centre to South Hedland Shopping Centrebus bus
    22h 9m
    $875–2,185

Darwin to South Hedland by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration32h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$386Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,605.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 49m

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

Airnorth and Aviair fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Port Hedland (PHE) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darwin to South Hedland Shopping Centre via Roebuck Plains in around 32h 58m.

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