How to travel from Bright to Whyalla, Australia

The distance between Bright and Whyalla is around 1,131km (703 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bright 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 Ford St/Camp St and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Whyalla (WYA).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$770($520)
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Bus

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

  • Duration20h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$195($130)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration20h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$240($160)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Whyalla.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Distance1,248km (775 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bright and Whyalla

There are several options for getting from Bright to Whyalla by bus, plane, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$195 ($130) and will take around 20h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$770 ($520).

The distance between Bright and Whyalla is around 1,131km (703 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 948km (589 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Bright and Whyalla by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bright to Whyalla is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx A$770 ($520).

The cheapest way to travel between Bright and Whyalla, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$195 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bright and Whyalla. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Whyalla (WYA). instead which will take 5h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bright and Whyalla. It typically takes around 20h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bright to Whyalla. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wangaratta, 85 Franklin St and Whyalla. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 5m.

V/Line, Public Transport Victoria and Stateliner run regular bus services between Bright and Whyalla. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bright to Whyalla. We recommend that you take the bus to Ford St/Camp St and then to Albury then fly from Albury (ABX) to Whyalla (WYA). instead which will take 5h 5m.

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 Bright and Whyalla. The distance is around 1,248km (775 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bright to Whyalla is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around A$770 ($520).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bright and Whyalla

Transport options from Bright to Whyalla
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
5h 5m
A$770($520)
once daily1,131km (703 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 40m
A$655($440)
twice daily1,200km (746 miles)
Bus
20h 5m
A$195($130)
once daily1,358km (844 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
20h 40m
A$240($160)
twice a week1,550km (963 miles)
Bus, Train and Taxi19h 25m
A$435($290)
twice a week1,522km (946 miles)
Drive
13h 45m
A$235($160)
on demand1,248km (775 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