How to travel from Ballarat to Whyalla, Australia

The distance between Ballarat and Whyalla is around 931km (579 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ballarat to Whyalla by bus, plane, 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Whyalla (WYA).

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$520($350)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide and then to Whyalla.

  • Duration14h 5m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$140($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Ararat and then to Adelaide then take the bus to Whyalla.

  • Duration14h 5m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$180($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Whyalla.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Distance998km (620 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Whyalla

There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Whyalla by bus, plane, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$140 ($95) and will take around 14h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$520 ($350).

The distance between Ballarat and Whyalla is around 931km (579 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 760km (472 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Ballarat and Whyalla by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Whyalla is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx A$520 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Whyalla, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$140 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ballarat and Whyalla. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Whyalla (WYA). instead which will take 6h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballarat and Whyalla. It typically takes around 14h 5m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Whyalla. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide and Whyalla. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 5m.

Firefly Express, Stateliner and V/Line run regular bus services between Ballarat and Whyalla. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 14h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Whyalla. We recommend that you take the bus to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Whyalla (WYA). instead which will take 6h 30m.

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 Ballarat and Whyalla. The distance is around 998km (620 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Whyalla is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around A$520 ($350).

How do I get from Ballarat to Whyalla

Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Whyalla

Transport options from Ballarat to Whyalla
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
6h 30m
A$520($350)
5 times a week931km (579 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 5m
A$140($95)
4 times a week1,033km (642 miles)
Bus via Dundas St/Market St15h 20m
A$165($110)
5 times a week1,108km (688 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
14h 5m
A$180($120)
twice a week1,069km (664 miles)
Train, Bus and Taxi12h 55m
A$375($255)
twice a week1,040km (647 miles)
Drive
10h 55m
A$190($125)
on demand998km (620 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