What is the cheapest way to get from Port Hedland to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Port Hedland to Melbourne is to drive which costs $750 - $1,200 and takes 2 days 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Hedland to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Port Hedland to Melbourne is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs $600 - $1,500.

How far is it from Port Hedland to Melbourne?

The distance between Port Hedland and Melbourne is 3208 km. The road distance is 4288.9 km.

How do I travel from Port Hedland to Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Port Hedland to Melbourne without a car is to bus and train which takes 4 days 7h and costs $3,800 - $4,500.

How long does it take to get from Port Hedland to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Port Hedland to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Port Hedland and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 2h ahead of Port Hedland. It is currently 5:56 AM in Port Hedland and 7:56 AM in Melbourne.

Can I drive from Port Hedland to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Hedland to Melbourne is 4289 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Port Hedland to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5325+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Port Hedland to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Port Hedland to Melbourne by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Melbourne Airport
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1. Fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane PHE - MEL
7h 32m
$616–1,473
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Hedland Visitor Centre to Roebuck Plainsbus
2. Take the bus from Roebuck Plains to Katherinebus
3. Take the train from Katherine to Adelaide Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
4d 7h
$3,840–4,469
Drive 4,288.9 km
1. Drive from Port Hedland to Melbournecar 4,288.9 km
2d 2h
$780–1,126
Fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane PHE - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
13h 10m
$1,350–3,257

Port Hedland to Melbourne by bus and train

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4d 7hAverage Duration

$3,840Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,207.7 km
Duration: 7h 32m

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

Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Port Hedland (PHE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 3 times a day.

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