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How to get fromPort Hedland to Mackayby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Mackay

    best
    1. Fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane PHE - MKY
    11h 41m
    $938–2,145

  2. Drive 4,612.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Hedland to Mackaycar car 4,612.6 km
    2d
    $829–1,198

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Hedland Visitor Centre to East Perthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Perth to Central Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain train
    6d 3h
    $1,302–16,248

  4. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane PHE - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Mackaytrain train
    18h 7m
    $1,599–4,155

  5. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane PHE - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Mackaycar car
    14h 26m
    $1,668–3,895

Port Hedland to Mackay by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,302Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,185.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 41m

What companies run services between Port Hedland, WA, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Mackay (MKY) once daily.

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