How to travel from Albany to Whyalla, Australia

The distance between Albany and Whyalla is around 2,317km (1,440 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Albany to Whyalla by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Albany (ALH) to Whyalla (WYA).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time4h 45m
  • Typical cost
    A$1,085($730)
Operated by

Regional Express

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Bus, Train and Taxi

Take the bus to Armadale Stn Transwa Armadale then take the train to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Port Pirie then take a taxi to Whyalla.

  • Duration2 days 6h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$875($590)
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Drive

Drive to Whyalla.

  • Duration23h 35m
  • Distance2,317km (1,440 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albany and Whyalla

There are several options for getting from Albany to Whyalla by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which costs around A$875 ($590) and will take around 2 days 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$1,085 ($730).

The distance between Albany and Whyalla is around 2,317km (1,440 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,826km (1,135 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Albany and Whyalla by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albany to Whyalla is to fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$1,085 ($730).

The cheapest way to travel between Albany and Whyalla, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around A$875 ($590) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Albany and Whyalla. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Whyalla (WYA). instead which will take 5hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Albany and Whyalla. We recommend that you fly from Albany (ALH) to Whyalla (WYA). instead which will take 5hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albany and Whyalla. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and arrive at Whyalla (WYA) - via Perth (PER). The flight takes around 4h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Albany to Whyalla. There is however a flight that goes via Perth (PER) and Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 5hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Albany to Whyalla typically takes around 4h 45m. Flights depart from Albany (ALH) and and arrive into Whyalla (WYA).

The closest major airport to Whyalla is Whyalla Airport (WYA) (WYA) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Whyalla. Adelaide Airport (ADL) (ADL) and Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) (PLO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Albany and Whyalla. The distance is around 2,317km (1,440 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albany to Whyalla is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around A$1,085 ($730).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Albany and Whyalla

Transport options from Albany to Whyalla
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5hrs
A$1,085($730)
on demand2,738km (1,701 miles)
Bus and Plane9h 55m
A$1,170($785)
once daily2,781km (1,728 miles)
Bus, Train and Taxi
2 days 6h
A$875($590)
once a week3,460km (2,150 miles)
Drive
23h 35m
A$440($295)
on demand2,317km (1,440 miles)

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Airports near Whyalla

The following major airports near Whyalla offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Whyalla
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
229km (142 miles) from Whyalla
PLO
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
235km (146 miles) from Whyalla