How to travel from Whyalla to Gold Coast, Australia

The distance between Whyalla and Gold Coast is around 1,862km (1,157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Whyalla to Gold Coast by plane, train, bus, 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 Whyalla (WYA) to Gold Coast (OOL).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$915($615)
Operated by

Qantas

+ 3 others

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Albury then Sydney and then to Surfers Paradise.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$430($290)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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train
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Brisbane and then to Helensvale station platform 1.

  • Duration2 days 16h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$90($62)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Gold Coast.

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Distance2,086km (1,296 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Whyalla and Gold Coast

There are several options for getting from Whyalla to Gold Coast by plane, train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$90 ($62) and will take around 2 days 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$915 ($615).

The distance between Whyalla and Gold Coast is around 1,862km (1,157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,614km (1,003 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Whyalla and Gold Coast by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Whyalla to Gold Coast is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx A$915 ($615).

The cheapest way to travel between Whyalla and Gold Coast, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$90 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Whyalla and Gold Coast. We recommend that you fly from Whyalla (WYA) to Gold Coast (OOL). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Whyalla and Gold Coast. It typically takes around 1 day 19h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Whyalla to Gold Coast. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Whyalla, Adelaide, Albury and Sydney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 19h.

Stateliner, V/Line, Greyhound Australia and Firefly Express run regular bus services between Whyalla and Gold Coast. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 19h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Whyalla and Gold Coast. Flights depart from Whyalla (WYA) and arrive at Gold Coast (OOL) - via Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Whyalla to Gold Coast. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Whyalla to Gold Coast typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Whyalla (WYA) and and arrive into Gold Coast (OOL).

The closest major airport to Gold Coast is Gold Coast Airport (OOL) (OOL) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Gold Coast. Brisbane Airport (BNE) (BNE) and Ballina Byron Airport (BNK) (BNK) 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 Whyalla and Gold Coast. The distance is around 2,086km (1,296 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Whyalla to Gold Coast is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around A$915 ($615).

How do I get from Whyalla to Gold Coast

Compare travel optionsbetween Whyalla and Gold Coast

Transport options from Whyalla to Gold Coast
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 55m
A$915($615)
every 20 mins1,862km (1,157 miles)
Plane and Train5h 25m
A$790($530)
every 30 mins1,952km (1,213 miles)
Bus
1 day 19h
A$430($290)
once daily2,896km (1,800 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
2 days 16h
A$90($62)
once a week3,114km (1,935 miles)
Taxi, Bus and Train2 days 1h
A$775($520)
once a week3,142km (1,952 miles)
Drive
22h 25m
A$395($265)
on demand2,086km (1,296 miles)

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Airports near Gold Coast

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

OOL
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Gold Coast
BNE
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Gold Coast
BNK
Ballina Byron Airport (BNK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Gold Coast