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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Port Hedland

Composite routes from Cairns to Port Hedland

Cheapest
46 h 12 min
Car
4548 km.
from $250
Other
5 d 18 h 26 min
2886 km.
from $3374.54
18 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
2885 km.
from $575
6 d 1 h 4 min
Bus, Train
2885 km.
from $3379.43
6 d 1 h 40 min
Train, Bus
2884 km.
from $6419.30
7 d 5 h 50 min
Bus, Train
2885 km.
from $4809.93

Transport providers

Bus operators

Transport for NSW

Phone:
131 500
Website:
transportnsw.info/
Train from Roma Street Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$29.35

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Brisbane to Central
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$206.52
Bus from Cairns to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$163.04–$413.04

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane
Ave. Duration:
29h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$163.04

Integrity Coach Lines

Phone:
+61 (0) 8 9274 7464
Email:
Website:
integritycoachlines.com.au/
Bus from Perth Wellington Street to Port
Ave. Duration:
22h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$141.30–$206.52
Bus from Karratha Welcome Road to Port
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$45.65–$65.22

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Port
Ave. Duration:
14h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$304.35–$923.91
Plane from Cairns to Karratha
Ave. Duration:
13h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$815.22

Virgin Australia

Website:
virginaustralia.com
Plane from Cairns to Karratha
Ave. Duration:
15h 47m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$369.57–$923.91

Train operators

Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific

Phone:
1800 703 357
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/indian-pacific/
Train from Sydney Central Station to Perth
Ave. Duration:
3d 1h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,521.74–$5,217.39
Train from Adelaide Parklands to Perth
Ave. Duration:
42h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,304.35–$4,130.43

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Roma
Ave. Duration:
25h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$52.17–$3,844.23

Journey Beyond - Great Southern

Phone:
1800 703 357 (Outside AU +61 8 8213 4401)
Email:
Website:
journeybeyondrail.com.au/great-southern/
Train from Brisbane to Adelaide
Ave. Duration:
2d 21h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$1,364.36–$3,357.93

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Port Hedland is to fly and bus which costs $336.96 - $923.91 and takes 18h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Port Hedland is to fly which takes 15h 52m and costs $326.09 - $978.26 .

How far is it from Cairns to Port Hedland?

The distance between Cairns and Port Hedland is 2901 km. The road distance is 4547.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Port Hedland without a car is to train and bus via Perth which takes 5 days 18h and costs $1630.43 - $9782.61 .

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

It takes approximately 15h 52m to get from Cairns to Port Hedland, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Port Hedland?

Port Hedland is 2h behind Cairns. It is currently 18:01 in Cairns and 16:01 in Port Hedland.

Can I drive from Cairns to Port Hedland?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Port Hedland is 4548 km. It takes approximately 46h 21m to drive from Cairns to Port Hedland.

Where can I stay near Port Hedland?

There are eight+ hotels available in Port Hedland. Prices start at $62.91 per night.
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