Rome2Rio

How to get fromMackay to Whyallaby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound) or car

Find Transport to Whyalla

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Mackay 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.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Whyalla Airport (WYA)planeMKY - WYA
    9h 58m
    $372–996

  2. Train, bus via Sydney

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain32
    3. Take the train from Sydney Central Station to Adelaide Parklandstrain
    4. Take the bus from Adelaide to Whyallabus
    2d 14h
    $587–7,584

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackay to Brisbane Roma Streetbus
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station to Alburybus
    4. Take the bus from Albury Station/Hume Hwy to 85 Franklin Stbus
    5. Take the bus from Adelaide to Whyallabus
    2d 18h
    $441–875

  4. Drive 2,287 km

    1. Drive from Mackay to Whyallacar2,287 km
    26h 56m
    $433–626

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Roma Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Adelaidetrain
    3. Take the bus from Adelaide to Whyallabus
    3d 1h
    $2,423–9,130

Mackay (MKY) to Whyalla Airport (WYA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration11h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$359Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Mackay (MKY) to Whyalla Airport (WYA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackay to Whyalla via Brisbane Roma Street, Brisbane, Central Station, Albury, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Adelaide, and Whyalla in around 2d 18h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Mackay

Trips to Whyalla

Popular routes