How to travel from Yamba to Whyalla, Australia
The distance between Yamba and Whyalla is around 1,923km (1,195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Yamba 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.
👋 Also check out Whyalla → Yamba if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Whyalla (WYA).
- Duration6h 35m
- Flight time4h 20m
- Typical costA$860($580)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sydney, Albury then 85 Franklin St and then to Whyalla.
- Duration1 day 14h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costA$400($270)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Brisbane then take the train to Adelaide then take the bus to Whyalla.
- Duration3 days 10h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$130($89)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamba and Whyalla
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yamba to Whyalla by bus, plane, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$130 ($89) and will take around 3 days 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$860 ($580).
The distance between Yamba and Whyalla is around 1,923km (1,195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,550km (963 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Yamba and Whyalla by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Yamba to Whyalla is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx A$860 ($580).
The cheapest way to travel between Yamba and Whyalla, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$130 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yamba and Whyalla. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Whyalla (WYA). instead which will take 6h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Yamba and Whyalla. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Yamba to Whyalla. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Albury, 85 Franklin St and Whyalla. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.
Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express, V/Line and Stateliner run regular bus services between Yamba and Whyalla. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamba to Whyalla. We recommend that you take the bus to Ballina then fly from Ballina (BNK) to Whyalla (WYA). instead which will take 6h 35m.
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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Yamba and Whyalla. The distance is around 1,923km (1,195 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamba to Whyalla is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around A$860 ($580).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yamba and Whyalla
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 6h 35m | A$860($580) | once daily | 2,112km (1,312 miles) |
| Bus to Coffs Harbour, Fly | 6h 40m | A$1,010($680) | once daily | 1,991km (1,237 miles) |
| Bus to Byron Bay, plane | 7hrs | A$530($360) | once daily | 2,041km (1,269 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 9h 35m | A$1,040($700) | twice daily | 2,228km (1,385 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 14h | A$400($270) | once daily | 2,672km (1,660 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3 days 10h | A$130($89) | once a week | 3,334km (2,071 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Taxi | 1 day 18h | A$735($495) | once a week | 2,833km (1,760 miles) |
Drive | 21h 10m | A$365($245) | on demand | 1,923km (1,195 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yamba and Whyalla
Bus companies
Byron Bay Express
Busways
Firefly Express
V/Line
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
Airports near Whyalla
The following major airports near Whyalla offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Whyalla
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
- Distance
- 229km (142 miles) from Whyalla
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
- Distance
- 235km (146 miles) from Whyalla