How to travel from Whyalla to Sydney, Australia

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.

4 routes found

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

Fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Sydney (SYD).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$715($480)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide then Albury and then to Sydney.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$290($195)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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bus
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train
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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.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$655($440)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Sydney.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Distance1,626km (1,010 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Whyalla and Sydney

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Whyalla to Sydney

Compare travel optionsbetween Whyalla and Sydney

Transport options from Whyalla to Sydney
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3hrs
A$715($480)
every 5 mins1,407km (874 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
A$290($195)
once daily1,956km (1,216 miles)
Taxi, Bus and Train
1 day 9h
A$655($440)
once a week2,070km (1,286 miles)
Drive
17h 15m
A$310($205)
on demand1,626km (1,010 miles)

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Airports near Sydney

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

SYD
Sydney Airport (SYD)
International Airport
Distance
28km (17 miles) from Sydney
NTL
Newcastle Airport (NTL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Sydney
OAG
Orange Airport (OAG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Sydney