How to travel from Albury to Whyalla, Australia

The distance between Albury and Whyalla is around 1,013km (630 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Albury to Whyalla by plane, train, bus, 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 Albury (ABX) to Whyalla (WYA).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$760($510)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to 85 Franklin St and then to Whyalla.

  • Duration19h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$190($130)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Southern Cross and then to Adelaide then take the bus to Whyalla.

  • Duration20hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$235($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Whyalla.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Distance1,186km (737 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albury and Whyalla

There are several options for getting from Albury to Whyalla by plane, train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$190 ($130) and will take around 19h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$760 ($510).

The distance between Albury and Whyalla is around 1,013km (630 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 919km (571 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Albury and Whyalla by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albury to Whyalla is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx A$760 ($510).

The cheapest way to travel between Albury and Whyalla, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$190 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Albury and Whyalla. We recommend that you fly from Albury (ABX) to Whyalla (WYA). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Albury and Whyalla. It typically takes around 19h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albury to Whyalla. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 85 Franklin St and Whyalla. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 35m.

V/Line and Stateliner run regular bus services between Albury and Whyalla. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Albury and Whyalla. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) and arrive at Whyalla (WYA) - via Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Albury to Whyalla. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Albury to Whyalla typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Albury (ABX) 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 Albury and Whyalla. The distance is around 1,186km (737 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albury to Whyalla is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around A$760 ($510).

How do I get from Albury to Whyalla

Compare travel optionsbetween Albury and Whyalla

Transport options from Albury to Whyalla
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 20m
A$760($510)
on demand1,013km (630 miles)
Bus
19h 35m
A$190($130)
once daily1,338km (831 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
20hrs
A$235($160)
twice a week1,527km (949 miles)
Train, Bus and Taxi18h 50m
A$430($290)
twice a week1,498km (931 miles)
Drive
12h 55m
A$225($150)
on demand1,186km (737 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