How to travel from Broken Hill to Whyalla, Australia

The distance between Broken Hill and Whyalla is around 489km (304 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Broken Hill to Whyalla by bus, taxi, car and plane. 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 Broken Hill (BHQ) to Whyalla (WYA).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$465($315)
Operated by

Regional Express

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Bus

Take the bus to Royal Adelaide Hospital North Tce and then to Whyalla.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$130($89)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to Royal Adelaide Hospital North Tce and then to Port Pirie then take a taxi to Whyalla.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$330($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Whyalla.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance489km (304 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Broken Hill and Whyalla

There are several options for getting from Broken Hill to Whyalla by bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$130 ($89) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$465 ($315).

The distance between Broken Hill and Whyalla is around 489km (304 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 382km (237 miles)

It takes around 11h 10m to get from Broken Hill and Whyalla by bus and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Broken Hill to Whyalla is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx A$465 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Broken Hill and Whyalla, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$130 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Broken Hill and Whyalla. We recommend that you fly from Broken Hill (BHQ) to Whyalla (WYA). instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Broken Hill and Whyalla. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Broken Hill to Whyalla. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Royal Adelaide Hospital North Tce, Adelaide and Whyalla. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

NSW TrainLink and Stateliner run regular bus services between Broken Hill and Whyalla. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Broken Hill and Whyalla. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) and arrive at Whyalla (WYA) - via Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Broken Hill to Whyalla. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 2h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Broken Hill to Whyalla typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Broken Hill (BHQ) 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 Broken Hill and Whyalla. The distance is around 489km (304 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Broken Hill to Whyalla is to take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 11h 10m and will usually cost around A$330 ($220).

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Transport options from Broken Hill to Whyalla
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 20m
A$465($315)
on demand667km (414 miles)
Bus
12h 25m
A$130($89)
4 times a week927km (576 miles)
Bus and Taxi
11h 10m
A$330($220)
4 times a week899km (559 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
A$90($62)
on demand489km (304 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