How to travel from Nambucca Heads to Whyalla, Australia

The distance between Nambucca Heads and Whyalla is around 1,821km (1,132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nambucca Heads to Whyalla by plane, bus, 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 WhyallaNambucca Heads if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Whyalla (WYA).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time4h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$980($660)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$370($250)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train, Bus and Taxi

Take the train to Central Station and then to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Port Pirie then take a taxi to Whyalla.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$730($490)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Whyalla.

  • Duration20h 15m
  • Distance1,821km (1,132 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nambucca Heads and Whyalla

There are several options for getting from Nambucca Heads to Whyalla by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$370 ($250) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$980 ($660).

The distance between Nambucca Heads and Whyalla is around 1,821km (1,132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,478km (918 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Nambucca Heads and Whyalla by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Whyalla is to fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx A$980 ($660).

The cheapest way to travel between Nambucca Heads and Whyalla, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$370 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nambucca Heads and Whyalla. We recommend that you fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Whyalla (WYA). instead which will take 5h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nambucca Heads and Whyalla. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nambucca Heads 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 10h.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express, V/Line and Stateliner run regular bus services between Nambucca Heads and Whyalla. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nambucca Heads and Whyalla. Flights depart from Coffs Harbour (CFS) and arrive at Whyalla (WYA) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 4h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Nambucca Heads to Whyalla. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 5h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Nambucca Heads to Whyalla typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Coffs Harbour (CFS) 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 Nambucca Heads and Whyalla. The distance is around 1,821km (1,132 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Whyalla is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around A$980 ($660).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nambucca Heads and Whyalla

Transport options from Nambucca Heads to Whyalla
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
5h 20m
A$980($660)
4 times a week1,894km (1,177 miles)
Bus and Plane6hrs
A$1,000($675)
once daily1,845km (1,146 miles)
Bus to Heatherbrae, Fly10h 5m
A$1,105($745)
once daily2,075km (1,289 miles)
Bus
1 day 10h
A$370($250)
once daily2,479km (1,540 miles)
Train, Bus and Taxi
1 day 15h
A$730($490)
once a week2,638km (1,639 miles)
Drive
20h 15m
A$345($230)
on demand1,821km (1,132 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