How to travel from Rockhampton to Whyalla, Australia

The distance between Rockhampton and Whyalla is around 2,290km (1,423 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rockhampton to Whyalla by plane, bus, train, taxi 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 Rockhampton (ROK) to Whyalla (WYA).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time4h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$725($490)
Operated by

Virgin Australia

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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney, Albury then 85 Franklin St and then to Whyalla.

  • Duration2 days 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$565($380)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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train
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bus
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Adelaide then take the bus to Whyalla.

  • Duration3 days 11h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$160($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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car
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Drive

Drive to Whyalla.

  • Duration24h 40m
  • Distance2,290km (1,423 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rockhampton and Whyalla

There are several options for getting from Rockhampton to Whyalla by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around A$160 ($105) and will take around 3 days 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$725 ($490).

The distance between Rockhampton and Whyalla is around 2,290km (1,423 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,658km (1,030 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Rockhampton and Whyalla by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rockhampton to Whyalla is to fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx A$725 ($490).

The cheapest way to travel between Rockhampton and Whyalla, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around A$160 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Rockhampton and Whyalla. We recommend that you fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Whyalla (WYA). instead which will take 5h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rockhampton and Whyalla. It typically takes around 2 days 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rockhampton to Whyalla. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane, King George Square 2A, Sydney, Albury, 85 Franklin St and Whyalla. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 7h.

Greyhound Australia, Premier Motor Service, Firefly Express, V/Line and Stateliner run regular bus services between Rockhampton and Whyalla. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Rockhampton and Whyalla. Flights depart from Rockhampton (ROK) and arrive at Whyalla (WYA) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 4h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Rockhampton to Whyalla. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE) and Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 5h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Rockhampton to Whyalla typically takes around 4h 55m. Flights depart from Rockhampton (ROK) 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 Rockhampton and Whyalla. The distance is around 2,290km (1,423 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rockhampton to Whyalla is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around A$725 ($490).

How do I get from Rockhampton to Whyalla

Compare travel optionsbetween Rockhampton and Whyalla

Transport options from Rockhampton to Whyalla
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 10m
A$725($490)
on demand2,377km (1,477 miles)
Plane and Bus10hrs
A$840($565)
twice daily2,561km (1,591 miles)
Bus
2 days 7h
A$565($380)
once daily3,799km (2,360 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
3 days 11h
A$160($105)
once a week3,652km (2,269 miles)
Bus and Train3 days 16h
A$165($110)
once a week3,850km (2,393 miles)
Train, Bus and Taxi2 days 5h
A$835($560)
once a week3,682km (2,288 miles)
Drive
24h 40m
A$435($290)
on demand2,290km (1,423 miles)

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Airports near Whyalla

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

WYA
Whyalla Airport (WYA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Whyalla
ADL
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
International Airport
Distance
229km (142 miles) from Whyalla
PLO
Port Lincoln Airport (PLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
235km (146 miles) from Whyalla