There are 4 ways to get from Port Hedland to Alice Springs by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly
best- Fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP)plane PHE - ASP
16h 46m$1,873–7,090Drive 2,243.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Port Hedland to Alice Springscar 2,243.9 km
41h 49m$402–581Bus, train
- Take the bus from Port Hedland Visitor Centre to Roebuck Plainsbus
- Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to Katherinebus
- Take the train from Katherine to Alice Springstrain
42h 25m$2,405–2,771Bus
- Take the bus from Port Hedland Visitor Centre to Roebuck Plainsbus
- Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to Katherinebus
- Take the bus from Katherine to Alice Springsbus
43h 30m$513–1,109
Port Hedland to Alice Springs by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Hedland to Alice Springs is to drive which costs $400 - $600 and takes 41h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Port Hedland to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 16h 46m and costs $1,800 - $7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Hedland to Alice Springs. However, there are services departing from Port Hedland Visitor Centre and arriving at Alice Springs via Roebuck Plains and Katherine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 30m.
The distance between Port Hedland and Alice Springs is 1646 km. The road distance is 2243.9 km.
The best way to get from Port Hedland to Alice Springs without a car is to bus and train which takes 42h 25m and costs $2,400 - $2,800.
It takes approximately 16h 46m to get from Port Hedland to Alice Springs, including transfers.
Port Hedland to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Integrity Coach Lines, depart from Port Hedland Visitor Centre station.
The best way to get from Port Hedland to Alice Springs is to fly which takes 16h 46m and costs $1,800 - $7,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 43h 30m.
Port Hedland to Alice Springs bus services, operated by Integrity Coach Lines, arrive at Roebuck Plains station.
Alice Springs is 1h 30m ahead of Port Hedland. It is currently 11:26 AM in Port Hedland and 12:56 PM in Alice Springs.
What companies run services between Port Hedland, WA, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia?
Qantas, Airnorth, and Virgin Australia fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Alice Springs Airport (ASP) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Hedland Visitor Centre to Alice Springs via Roebuck Plains and Katherine in around 43h 30m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Hedland to Alice Springs Airport via Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,800–7,000
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Port Hedland to Alice Springs Airport via Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,800–7,000
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Katherine to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2,062
- Book at
- https://bookings.greatsouthernrail.com.au/?_ga=2.27793852.1430812322.1538203551-1884130056.1538203551
- Saver Gold Single Cabin
- $2,062
- Everyday Gold Single Cabin
- $2,171
- Phone
- +61 (0) 8 9274 7464
- [email protected]
- Website
- integritycoachlines.com.au
Bus from Port Hedland Visitor Centre to Roebuck Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Schedules at
- integritycoachlines.com.au
Bus from Port Hedland Visitor Centre to Roebuck Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Schedules at
- integritycoachlines.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Roebuck Plains to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $230–330
- Advantage
- $290–420
- Flexible
- $360–550
Bus from Roebuck Plains to Katherine
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $230–330
- Advantage
- $290–420
- Flexible
- $360–550
Bus from Katherine to Alice Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–400
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $170–250
- Advantage
- $210–320
- Flexible
- $270–400
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Port Hedland to Alice Springs is 2244 km. It takes approximately 41h 49m to drive from Port Hedland to Alice Springs.
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