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How to get fromMelbourne to Port Hedlandby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Port Hedland by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Hedland (PHE)plane plane MEL - PHE
    8h 51m
    $613–1,478

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Ararat stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Darwintrain train
    4. Take the bus from Palmerston to Roebuck Plainsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to Port Hedland Visitor Centrebus bus
    4d 3h
    $3,444–4,068

  3. Drive 4,288.3 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Port Hedlandcar car 4,288.3 km
    2d 2h
    $771–1,113

  4. Train, bus via Swan View

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Midland to Port Hedland Visitor Centrebus bus
    4d 13h
    $1,141–10,579

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from East Perth to Port Hedland Visitor Centrebus bus
    4d 20h
    $1,190–10,648

Melbourne to Port Hedland by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration4d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,208 km
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Port Hedland, WA, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Port Hedland (PHE) 5 times a day.

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