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.
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.
👋 Also check out Whyalla → Rockhampton if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Whyalla (WYA).
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Take the bus to Brisbane, Sydney, Albury then 85 Franklin St and then to Whyalla.
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Take the train to Brisbane Roma Street and then to Adelaide then take the bus to Whyalla.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 5h 10m | A$725($490) | on demand | 2,377km (1,477 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 10hrs | A$840($565) | twice daily | 2,561km (1,591 miles) |
Bus | 2 days 7h | A$565($380) | once daily | 3,799km (2,360 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 3 days 11h | A$160($105) | once a week | 3,652km (2,269 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3 days 16h | A$165($110) | once a week | 3,850km (2,393 miles) |
Train, Bus and Taxi | 2 days 5h | A$835($560) | once a week | 3,682km (2,288 miles) |
Drive | 24h 40m | A$435($290) | on demand | 2,290km (1,423 miles) |
Stateliner
Premier Motor Service
Firefly Express
V/Line
Queensland Rail Travel
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Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
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Regional Express
Qantas
The following major airports near Whyalla offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.