How to travel from Byron Bay to Whyalla, Australia

The distance between Byron Bay and Whyalla is around 1,908km (1,186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Byron Bay 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.

👋 Also check out WhyallaByron Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Ballina (BNK) to Whyalla (WYA).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time4h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$860($580)
Operated by

Qantas

+ 2 others

2 similiar routes

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Sydney, Albury then 85 Franklin St and then to Whyalla.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$420($285)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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train
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bus
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Adelaide then take the bus to Whyalla.

  • Duration3 days 5h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$105($69)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Whyalla.

  • Duration22h 15m
  • Distance2,001km (1,243 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Byron Bay and Whyalla

There are several options for getting from Byron Bay to Whyalla by bus, plane, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$105 ($69) and will take around 3 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$505 ($340).

The distance between Byron Bay and Whyalla is around 1,908km (1,186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,605km (997 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Byron Bay and Whyalla by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Byron Bay to Whyalla is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$505 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Byron Bay and Whyalla, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$105 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Byron Bay and Whyalla. We recommend that you take the bus to Gold Coast Airport then fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Whyalla (WYA). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Byron Bay and Whyalla. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Byron Bay to Whyalla. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Albury, 85 Franklin St and Whyalla. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express, V/Line and Stateliner run regular bus services between Byron Bay and Whyalla. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Byron Bay and Whyalla. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) and arrive at Whyalla (WYA) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Byron Bay to Whyalla. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 5h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Byron Bay to Whyalla typically takes around 4h 20m. Flights depart from Ballina (BNK) 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 Byron Bay and Whyalla. The distance is around 2,001km (1,243 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Byron Bay to Whyalla is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around A$505 ($340).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Byron Bay and Whyalla

Transport options from Byron Bay to Whyalla
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
5h 25m
A$860($580)
every 4 hours2,045km (1,271 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 30m
A$505($340)
4 times a day1,908km (1,186 miles)
Bus to Brisbane International Airport, Fly6h 50m
A$1,040($700)
every 20 mins2,034km (1,264 miles)
Bus
1 day 16h
A$420($285)
once daily2,806km (1,743 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3 days 5h
A$105($69)
once a week3,214km (1,997 miles)
Bus, Train and Taxi1 day 20h
A$750($505)
once a week2,954km (1,836 miles)
Drive
22h 15m
A$380($255)
on demand2,001km (1,243 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