What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Whyalla?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Whyalla is to fly and bus which costs $260 - $600 and takes 12h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Whyalla?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Whyalla is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $260 - $1,100.

How far is it from Cairns to Whyalla?

The distance between Cairns and Whyalla is 1992 km. The road distance is 2513.1 km.

How do I travel from Cairns to Whyalla without a car?

The best way to get from Cairns to Whyalla without a car is to train and bus via Sydney which takes 3 days 2h and costs $600 - $11,000.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Whyalla?

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Cairns to Whyalla, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Cairns to Whyalla?

The best way to get from Cairns to Whyalla is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $260 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $1,000 and takes 3 days 6h.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Whyalla?

Whyalla is 30 min ahead of Cairns. It is currently 9:04 PM in Cairns and 9:34 PM in Whyalla.

Can I drive from Cairns to Whyalla?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Whyalla is 2513 km. It takes approximately 32h 31m to drive from Cairns to Whyalla.

Where can I stay near Whyalla?

There are 20+ hotels available in Whyalla.

Cairns to Whyalla - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Cairns to Whyalla by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Whyalla Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)CNS - WYA
7h 23m
$268–1,074
Fly to Adelaide Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)CNS - ADL
2. Take the bus from Adelaide to Whyalla
12h 6m
$260–596
Train, bus via Sydney
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Station32
3. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklands
4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Whyalla926
3d 2h
$622–10,236
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Station
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Albury
4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin St
5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Whyalla926
3d 6h
$529–997
Drive 2,513.1 km
1. Drive from Cairns to Whyalla2,513.1 km
32h 31m
$494–713
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Roma Street
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaide
3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Whyalla926
3d 13h
$2,458–11,782
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Brisbane Roma Street
2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaide
3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Whyalla926
3d 17h
$2,596–5,922

Cairns (CNS) to Whyalla Airport (WYA) flights

27Weekly Planes

9h 42mAverage Duration

$256Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,991.5 km
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Whyalla, SA, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whyalla Airport (WYA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Whyalla via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Central Station, Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide, and Whyalla in around 3d 6h.

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