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.
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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Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema and then to Noosa Junction then fly from Maroochydore (MCY) to Whyalla (WYA).
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Take the bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, Brisbane, Sydney, Albury then 85 Franklin St and then to Whyalla.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 7h 5m | A$525($355) | 5 times a week | 2,067km (1,284 miles) |
Bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, plane | 12h 15m | A$670($450) | 5 times a week | 2,250km (1,398 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 8hrs | A$1,025($690) | 5 times a week | 2,095km (1,302 miles) |
Bus to Monkland Street at Sovereign Cinema, train and plane | 9hrs | A$555($375) | 5 times a week | 2,174km (1,351 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 1h | A$415($280) | 5 times a week | 3,267km (2,030 miles) |
Bus, Train and Taxi | 3 days 6h | A$305($205) | once a week | 3,233km (2,009 miles) |
Drive | 24hrs | A$420($285) | on demand | 2,237km (1,390 miles) |
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Journey Beyond - Great Southern
The following major airports near Whyalla offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.