There are 3 ways to get from Port Hedland to Darwin by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane PHE - DRW
6h 3m$973–1,590Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Hedland Visitor Centre to Roebuck Plainsbus Northbound-Coastal Services
- Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to Darwinbus Darwin
31h 25m$383–809Drive 2,413.3 km
- Drive from Port Hedland to Darwincar 2,413.3 km
26h 22m$434–627
Port Hedland to Darwin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Hedland to Darwin is to drive which costs $430 - $650 and takes 26h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Port Hedland to Darwin is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $950 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Hedland to Darwin. However, there are services departing from Port Hedland Visitor Centre and arriving at Darwin via Roebuck Plains. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 25m.
The distance between Port Hedland and Darwin is 1602 km. The road distance is 2413.3 km.
The best way to get from Port Hedland to Darwin without a car is to bus which takes 31h 25m and costs $380 - $850.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Port Hedland to Darwin, including transfers.
Port Hedland to Darwin bus services, operated by Integrity Coach Lines, depart from Port Hedland Visitor Centre station.
The best way to get from Port Hedland to Darwin is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $950 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380 - $850 and takes 31h 25m.
Port Hedland to Darwin bus services, operated by Integrity Coach Lines, arrive at Roebuck Plains station.
Darwin is 1h 30m ahead of Port Hedland. It is currently 4:42 AM in Port Hedland and 6:12 AM in Darwin.
What companies run services between Port Hedland, WA, Australia and Darwin, NT, Australia?
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Hedland Visitor Centre to Darwin via Roebuck Plains in around 31h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Port Hedland to Darwin International Airport via Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–4,900
Flights from Port Hedland to Darwin International Airport via Perth, Kununurra
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,600–6,500
Flights from Port Hedland to Darwin International Airport via Broome, Kununurra
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–4,500
- Website
- flyairnorth.com
Flights from Port Hedland to Darwin International Airport via Broome, Kununurra
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–4,500
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Roebuck Plains to Darwin
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $270–390
- Advantage
- $340–500
- Flexible
- $430–650
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Port Hedland to Darwin is 2413 km. It takes approximately 26h 22m to drive from Port Hedland to Darwin.
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