How to travel from Whyalla to Healesville, Australia

The distance between Whyalla and Healesville is around 970km (603 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Whyalla to Healesville by plane, train, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$695($465)
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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide then Melbourne and then to Maroondah Hwy/Green St.

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$145($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Southern Cross and then to Lilydale.

  • Duration18h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$205($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Healesville.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Distance1,164km (723 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Whyalla and Healesville

There are several options for getting from Whyalla to Healesville by plane, train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$145 ($100) and will take around 18h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$695 ($465).

The distance between Whyalla and Healesville is around 970km (603 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 887km (551 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Whyalla and Healesville by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Whyalla to Healesville is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx A$695 ($465).

The cheapest way to travel between Whyalla and Healesville, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$145 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Whyalla and Healesville. We recommend that you fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Whyalla and Healesville. It typically takes around 18h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Whyalla to Healesville. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Whyalla, Adelaide and Melbourne. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 40m.

Stateliner, Firefly Express and Metropolitan buses run regular bus services between Whyalla and Healesville. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Whyalla to Healesville. We recommend that you fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Melbourne (MEL) then take the train to Lilydale. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Healesville is Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) (MEL) which is approximately 63km (39 miles) from Healesville. Avalon Airport (AVV) (AVV) and Albury Airport (ABX) (ABX) 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 Whyalla and Healesville. The distance is around 1,164km (723 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Whyalla to Healesville is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around A$695 ($465).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Whyalla and Healesville

Transport options from Whyalla to Healesville
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 30m
A$695($465)
hourly970km (603 miles)
Bus
18h 40m
A$145($100)
once daily1,210km (752 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
18h 10m
A$205($135)
twice a week1,291km (802 miles)
Bus to Adelaide, train18h 60m
A$195($130)
once daily1,306km (812 miles)
Taxi, Bus and Train17hrs
A$400($270)
twice a week1,262km (784 miles)
Drive
12h 50m
A$220($150)
on demand1,164km (723 miles)

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Airports near Healesville

The following major airports near Healesville offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

MEL
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
International Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Healesville
AVV
Avalon Airport (AVV)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Healesville
ABX
Albury Airport (ABX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
217km (135 miles) from Healesville