How to travel from Whyalla to Newcastle, Australia

The distance between Whyalla and Newcastle is around 1,505km (935 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Whyalla to Newcastle 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 Whyalla (WYA) to Newcastle (NTL).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$835($560)
Operated by

Qantas

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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Broken Hill Town Coach Stop then Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1 and then to Newcastle.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$265($180)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi, Bus and Train

Take a taxi to Port Pirie then take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Sydney Central Station and then to Newcastle Interchange.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$665($445)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Newcastle.

  • Duration17h 40m
  • Distance1,623km (1,008 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Whyalla and Newcastle

There are several options for getting from Whyalla to Newcastle by plane, train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$265 ($180) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$835 ($560).

The distance between Whyalla and Newcastle is around 1,505km (935 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,323km (822 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Whyalla and Newcastle by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Whyalla to Newcastle is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx A$835 ($560).

The cheapest way to travel between Whyalla and Newcastle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$265 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Whyalla and Newcastle. We recommend that you fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Newcastle (NTL). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Whyalla and Newcastle. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Whyalla to Newcastle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Whyalla, Adelaide, Broken Hill Town Coach Stop and Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

Stateliner, NSW TrainLink and Sid Foggs Coaches run regular bus services between Whyalla and Newcastle. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Whyalla and Newcastle. Flights depart from Whyalla (WYA) and arrive at Newcastle (NTL) - via Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Whyalla to Newcastle. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Whyalla to Newcastle typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Whyalla (WYA) and and arrive into Newcastle (NTL).

The closest major airport to Newcastle is Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Newcastle. Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) and Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) (PQQ) 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 Newcastle. The distance is around 1,623km (1,008 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Whyalla to Newcastle is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around A$835 ($560).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Whyalla and Newcastle

Transport options from Whyalla to Newcastle
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 30m
A$835($560)
hourly1,505km (935 miles)
Plane and Train5h 55m
A$725($490)
every 30 mins1,572km (977 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
A$265($180)
3 times a week2,092km (1,300 miles)
Taxi, Bus and Train
1 day 12h
A$665($445)
once a week2,235km (1,389 miles)
Drive
17h 40m
A$305($205)
on demand1,623km (1,008 miles)

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Airports near Newcastle

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

NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Newcastle
SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Newcastle
PQQ
Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
195km (121 miles) from Newcastle