The distance between Whyalla and Sydney is around 1,407km (874 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Whyalla to Sydney by plane, bus, taxi, train 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 from Whyalla (WYA) to Sydney (SYD).
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+ 2 othersTake the bus to Adelaide then Albury and then to Sydney.
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Take a taxi to Port Pirie then take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Sydney Central Station.
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There are several options for getting from Whyalla to Sydney by plane, bus, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$290 ($195) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$715 ($480).
The distance between Whyalla and Sydney is around 1,407km (874 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,243km (772 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Whyalla and Sydney by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Whyalla to Sydney is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx A$715 ($480).
The cheapest way to travel between Whyalla and Sydney, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$290 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Whyalla and Sydney. We recommend that you fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Sydney (SYD). instead which will take 3hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Whyalla and Sydney. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Whyalla to Sydney. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Whyalla, Adelaide and Albury. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.
Stateliner, V/Line, Greyhound Australia and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Whyalla and Sydney. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Whyalla and Sydney. Flights depart from Whyalla (WYA) and arrive at Sydney (SYD) - via Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 2h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Whyalla to Sydney. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Whyalla to Sydney typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Whyalla (WYA) and and arrive into Sydney (SYD).
The closest major airport to Sydney is Sydney Airport (SYD) (SYD) which is approximately 28km (17 miles) from Sydney. Newcastle Airport (NTL) (NTL) and Orange Airport (OAG) (OAG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Whyalla and Sydney. The distance is around 1,626km (1,010 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 Whyalla to Sydney is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around A$715 ($480).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3hrs | A$715($480) | every 5 mins | 1,407km (874 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 3h | A$290($195) | once daily | 1,956km (1,216 miles) |
Taxi, Bus and Train | 1 day 9h | A$655($440) | once a week | 2,070km (1,286 miles) |
Drive | 17h 15m | A$310($205) | on demand | 1,626km (1,010 miles) |
Stateliner
V/Line
Firefly Express
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
The following major airports near Sydney offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.