How to travel from Nelson Bay to Whyalla, Australia

The distance between Nelson Bay and Whyalla is around 1,528km (950 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nelson Bay 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 WhyallaNelson Bay if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Whyalla (WYA).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$985($665)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Newcastle Interchange Stand B, George St Opp Hornsby Station, Albury station then 85 Franklin St and then to Whyalla.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$280($185)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus, Train and Taxi

Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then 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 10h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$680($455)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Whyalla.

  • Duration18h 10m
  • Distance1,661km (1,032 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nelson Bay and Whyalla

There are several options for getting from Nelson Bay to Whyalla by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$280 ($185) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$985 ($665).

The distance between Nelson Bay and Whyalla is around 1,528km (950 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,359km (844 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Nelson Bay and Whyalla by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nelson Bay to Whyalla is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx A$985 ($665).

The cheapest way to travel between Nelson Bay and Whyalla, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$280 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nelson Bay and Whyalla. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Whyalla (WYA). instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nelson Bay and Whyalla. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nelson Bay to Whyalla. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Newcastle Interchange Stand B, George St Opp Hornsby Station, Parramatta Station Stand B3, Albury station, 85 Franklin St and Whyalla. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Port Stephens Coaches, Transport for NSW, Firefly Express, V/Line and Stateliner run regular bus services between Nelson Bay and Whyalla. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nelson Bay and Whyalla. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and arrive at Whyalla (WYA) - via Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Nelson Bay to Whyalla. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Nelson Bay to Whyalla typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) 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 Nelson Bay and Whyalla. The distance is around 1,661km (1,032 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nelson Bay to Whyalla is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around A$985 ($665).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nelson Bay and Whyalla

Transport options from Nelson Bay to Whyalla
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4hrs
A$985($665)
hourly1,528km (950 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane7h 10m
A$865($580)
hourly1,637km (1,017 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
A$280($185)
4 times a week2,100km (1,305 miles)
Bus, Train and Taxi
1 day 10h
A$680($455)
once a week2,300km (1,429 miles)
Drive
18h 10m
A$315($210)
on demand1,661km (1,032 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