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.
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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Take the bus to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East then fly from Mount Gambier (MGB) to Whyalla (WYA).
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Take the bus to Adelaide and then to Whyalla.
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Take the train to Ararat and then to Adelaide then take the bus to Whyalla.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 6h 30m | A$520($350) | 5 times a week | 931km (579 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 14h 5m | A$140($95) | 4 times a week | 1,033km (642 miles) |
Bus via Dundas St/Market St | 15h 20m | A$165($110) | 5 times a week | 1,108km (688 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 14h 5m | A$180($120) | twice a week | 1,069km (664 miles) |
Train, Bus and Taxi | 12h 55m | A$375($255) | twice a week | 1,040km (647 miles) |
Drive | 10h 55m | A$190($125) | on demand | 998km (620 miles) |
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Firefly Express
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Virgin Australia
Journey Beyond - The Overland
The following major airports near Whyalla offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.