How to travel from Parkes to Whyalla, Australia
The distance between Parkes and Whyalla is around 1,308km (813 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Parkes to Whyalla by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Whyalla → Parkes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Whyalla (WYA).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time3h 50m
- Typical costA$905($610)
Regional Express
+ 3 others3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Broken Hill Town Coach Stop then Adelaide Central Bus Station Franklin St and then to Whyalla.
- Duration22h 50m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costA$220($150)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Broken Hill Station then take the bus to Royal Adelaide Hospital North Tce and then to Whyalla.
- Duration19h 25m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costA$215($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Parkes and Whyalla
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Parkes to Whyalla by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$215 ($145) and will take around 19h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$905 ($610).
The distance between Parkes and Whyalla is around 1,308km (813 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 986km (613 miles)
It takes around 6h 5m to get from Parkes and Whyalla by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Parkes to Whyalla is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx A$905 ($610).
The cheapest way to travel between Parkes and Whyalla, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$215 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Parkes and Whyalla. We recommend that you fly from Parkes (PKE) to Whyalla (WYA). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Parkes and Whyalla. It typically takes around 22h 50m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Parkes to Whyalla. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Broken Hill Town Coach Stop, Adelaide Central Bus Station Franklin St and Whyalla. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 22h 50m.
NSW TrainLink and Stateliner run regular bus services between Parkes and Whyalla. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 22h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Parkes and Whyalla. Flights depart from Parkes (PKE) and arrive at Whyalla (WYA) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Parkes to Whyalla. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD) and Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).
The flight from Parkes to Whyalla typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Parkes (PKE) and and arrive into Whyalla (WYA).
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 Parkes and Whyalla. The distance is around 1,308km (813 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parkes to Whyalla is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around A$895 ($600).
Compare travel optionsbetween Parkes and Whyalla
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 4h 25m | A$905($610) | once daily | 1,694km (1,053 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 5m | A$895($600) | twice a week | 1,733km (1,077 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 8h 25m | A$875($590) | 6 times a week | 1,587km (986 miles) |
| Train to Central Station, Fly | 10h 10m | A$835($560) | twice a week | 1,852km (1,151 miles) |
Bus | 22h 50m | A$220($150) | 4 times a week | 1,802km (1,120 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 19h 25m | A$215($145) | twice a week | 1,606km (998 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 24h 35m | A$245($165) | 6 times a week | 1,751km (1,088 miles) |
Drive | 13h 45m | A$245($165) | on demand | 1,308km (813 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Parkes and Whyalla
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Train operators
NSW TrainLink
NSW TrainLink XPT
Bus companies
Stateliner
V/Line
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