How to travel from Pokolbin to Whyalla, Australia

The distance between Pokolbin and Whyalla is around 1,582km (983 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 Pokolbin to Whyalla by plane, train, bus, 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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Fly

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

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$1,005($675)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Dubbo, Broken Hill Town Coach Stop then Adelaide Central Bus Station Franklin St and then to Whyalla.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$280($190)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Central Station and then to Adelaide Parklands then take the bus to Whyalla.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$505($340)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Whyalla.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Distance1,582km (983 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pokolbin and Whyalla

There are several options for getting from Pokolbin to Whyalla by plane, train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$280 ($190) and will take around 1 day 3h. 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$1,005 ($675).

The distance between Pokolbin and Whyalla is around 1,582km (983 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,280km (795 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Pokolbin and Whyalla by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pokolbin to Whyalla is to fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx A$1,005 ($675).

The cheapest way to travel between Pokolbin and Whyalla, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$280 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pokolbin and Whyalla. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Whyalla (WYA). instead which will take 5h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pokolbin and Whyalla. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pokolbin to Whyalla. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lions Park Wyndham St, Maitland Station Railway St, Dubbo, Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, Adelaide Central Bus Station Franklin St and Whyalla. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

Sid Foggs Coaches, NSW TrainLink and Stateliner run regular bus services between Pokolbin and Whyalla. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Pokolbin 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 Pokolbin to Whyalla. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 5h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Pokolbin 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 Pokolbin and Whyalla. The distance is around 1,582km (983 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pokolbin to Whyalla is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around A$1,005 ($675).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pokolbin and Whyalla

Transport options from Pokolbin to Whyalla
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 20m
A$1,005($675)
once daily1,593km (990 miles)
Train and Plane7h 15m
A$890($600)
once daily1,653km (1,027 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
A$280($190)
3 times a week2,109km (1,311 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 12h
A$505($340)
once a week2,345km (1,457 miles)
Train, Bus and Taxi1 day 10h
A$755($510)
once a week2,309km (1,435 miles)
Drive
17h 15m
A$300($200)
on demand1,582km (983 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