There are 6 ways to get from Whyalla to Melbourne by plane, bus, taxi, train or car
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Recommended option
Fly • 3h 42m
Cheapest option
Bus, train via Bendigo • 19h 12m
4 alternative options
Bus • 16h 41m
Taxi, bus, train • 17h 32m
Bus, train • 17h 49m
Drive • 12h 6m
Whyalla (WYA) to Melbourne (MEL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whyalla to Melbourne is to bus and train via Bendigo which costs $90 - $140 and takes 19h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Whyalla to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $300 - $750.
The distance between Whyalla and Melbourne is 868 km. The road distance is 1109.8 km.
The best way to get from Whyalla to Melbourne without a car is to bus which takes 16h 41m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Whyalla to Melbourne, including transfers.
The best way to get from Whyalla to Melbourne is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $300 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 16h 41m.
Melbourne is 30 min ahead of Whyalla. It is currently 5:25 AM in Whyalla and 5:55 AM in Melbourne.
Yes, the driving distance between Whyalla to Melbourne is 1110 km. It takes approximately 12h 6m to drive from Whyalla to Melbourne.
There are 4176+ hotels available in Melbourne. Prices start at $139 AUD per night.
- Distance: 868.3 km
- Duration: 3h 42m
What companies run services between Whyalla, SA, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?
Qantas flies from Whyalla to Melbourne twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whyalla to Melbourne via Whyalla and Adelaide in around 16h 41m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Whyalla to Melbourne via Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340 - $900
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- sales.enquiries@journeybeyond.com
- Website
- journeybeyondrail.com.au
Train from Adelaide to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100 - $310
- Website
- https://www.journeybeyondrail.com.au/journeys/overland/
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $100 - $130
- Red Standard Everyday
- $150 - $190
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $200 - $250
- Red Premium Everyday
- $250 - $310
V/Line provides passenger rail and coach services to regional destinations across Victoria, Australia. Services go to/from Southern Cross Station in the heart of Melbourne. Myki is used for travel to and from V/Line stations located between Melbourne and Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Traralgon and Seymour, while paper tickets must be used on coach travel and long-distance train services to Bairnsdale, Albury, Shepparton, Echuca, Swan Hill, Ararat, Maryborough and Warrnambool. First Class carriages have tray tables and larger reclining seats with more leg room.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Bendigo to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7 - $10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7 - $10
- Phone
- 1300 851 345
- admin@premierstateliner.com.au
- Website
- stateliner.com.au
Bus from Whyalla to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60 - $90
- Schedules at
- stateliner.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Adelaide to Southern Cross Coach Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55 - $85
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
Greyhound Australia is the country’s only long-distance bus operator running services in all states and territories. Greyhound Australia has been operating for 110 years and is the leading bus company in Australia. The extensive network now covers most of the Australian mainland, although service is limited in Western Australia with just a single route to Broome. Buses are equipped for long journeys, with free WiFi, air-conditioning, full disability access, USB chargers, reclining seats and an onboard bathroom.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Port Pirie to Port Wakefield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28 - $45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30 - $45
- Advantage
- $30 - $45
- Flexible
- $28 - $45
Bus from Port Wakefield to Adelaide
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22 - $40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $27 - $40
- Advantage
- $26 - $40
- Flexible
- $22 - $35
V/Line provides passenger rail and coach services to regional destinations across Victoria, Australia. Services go to/from Southern Cross Station in the heart of Melbourne. Myki is used for travel to and from V/Line stations located between Melbourne and Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Traralgon and Seymour, while paper tickets must be used on coach travel and long-distance train services to Bairnsdale, Albury, Shepparton, Echuca, Swan Hill, Ararat, Maryborough and Warrnambool. First Class carriages have tray tables and larger reclining seats with more leg room.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13 - $19
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $13 - $19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- $210 - $260
Whyalla Taxis
- Phone
- +61 8 8644 7711
- Website
- whyallataxis.com.au
Call a Car - Country TAXI
- Phone
- +61 8 8649 2037
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