How to travel from Tin Can Bay to Whyalla, Australia

The distance between Tin Can Bay and Whyalla is around 2,067km (1,284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Tin Can 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.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Noosa Junction then fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Whyalla (WYA).

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    A$525($355)
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Bus

Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, Brisbane, Sydney, Albury then 85 Franklin St and then to Whyalla.

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$415($280)
Operated by

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Bus, Train and Taxi

Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema then take the train to Central station platform 5 and then to Adelaide then take the bus to Port Pirie then take a taxi to Whyalla.

  • Duration3 days 6h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$305($205)
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Drive

Drive to Whyalla.

  • Duration24hrs
  • Distance2,237km (1,390 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tin Can Bay and Whyalla

There are several options for getting from Tin Can Bay to Whyalla by bus, plane, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which costs around A$305 ($205) and will take around 3 days 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$525 ($355).

The distance between Tin Can Bay and Whyalla is around 2,067km (1,284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,684km (1,046 miles)

It takes around 7h 5m to get from Tin Can Bay and Whyalla by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tin Can Bay to Whyalla is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 5m and will set you back approx A$525 ($355).

The cheapest way to travel between Tin Can Bay and Whyalla, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around A$305 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tin Can Bay and Whyalla. We recommend that you take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Noosa Junction then fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Whyalla (WYA). instead which will take 7h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tin Can Bay and Whyalla. It typically takes around 2 days 1h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tin Can Bay to Whyalla. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, Brisbane, Sydney, Albury, 85 Franklin St and Whyalla. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 1h.

Polleys Coaches, Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express, V/Line and Stateliner run regular bus services between Tin Can Bay and Whyalla. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2 days 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tin Can Bay to Whyalla. We recommend that you take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Noosa Junction then fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Whyalla (WYA). instead which will take 7h 5m.

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 Tin Can Bay and Whyalla. The distance is around 2,237km (1,390 miles) by road and it will take around 24hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tin Can Bay to Whyalla is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around A$525 ($355).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tin Can Bay and Whyalla

Transport options from Tin Can Bay to Whyalla
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
7h 5m
A$525($355)
5 times a week2,067km (1,284 miles)
Bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, plane12h 15m
A$670($450)
5 times a week2,250km (1,398 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane8hrs
A$1,025($690)
5 times a week2,095km (1,302 miles)
Bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, train and plane9hrs
A$555($375)
5 times a week2,174km (1,351 miles)
Bus
2 days 1h
A$415($280)
5 times a week3,267km (2,030 miles)
Bus, Train and Taxi
3 days 6h
A$305($205)
once a week3,233km (2,009 miles)
Drive
24hrs
A$420($285)
on demand2,237km (1,390 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