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

The cheapest way to get from Whyalla to Cairns is to fly which costs $170 - $750 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whyalla to Cairns is to fly which takes 8h 8m and costs $170 - $750.

How far is it from Whyalla to Cairns?

The distance between Whyalla and Cairns is 1991 km. The road distance is 2512.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Whyalla to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 3h and costs $500 - $1,000.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Whyalla to Cairns, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Whyalla to Cairns?

The best way to get from Whyalla to Cairns is to fly which takes 8h 8m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $1,000 and takes 3 days 3h.

What is the time difference between Whyalla and Cairns?

Cairns is 30 min behind Whyalla. It is currently 2:09 AM in Whyalla and 1:39 AM in Cairns.

Can I drive from Whyalla to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Whyalla to Cairns is 2513 km. It takes approximately 32h 24m to drive from Whyalla to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 1000+ hotels available in Cairns.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Whyalla to Cairns by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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 from Whyalla Airport
best
1. Fly from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Cairns (CNS)WYA - CNS
8h 8m
$173–715
Bus
1. Take the bus from Whyalla to Adelaide
2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwy
3. Take the bus from Albury to Central Station
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
5. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
3d 3h
$515–975
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Whyalla to Adelaide
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbane
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
3d 17h
$2,458–12,111
Drive 2,512.8 km
1. Drive from Whyalla to Cairns2,512.8 km
32h 24m
$483–697
Bus to Adelaide Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Whyalla to Adelaide
2. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Cairns (CNS)ADL - CNS
11h 36m
$257–815
Bus to Port Lincoln Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Whyalla to Port Lincoln
2. Fly from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Cairns (CNS)PLO - CNS
11h 3m
$263–866
Bus, train via Brisbane
1. Take the bus from Whyalla to Adelaide
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbane
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Cairns Central Station
3d 21h
$2,592–5,930

Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Cairns (CNS) flights

3Weekly Planes

6h 52mAverage Duration

$165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,990.8 km
Duration: 8h 8m

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

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Cairns (CNS) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Whyalla to Cairns Central Station via Whyalla, 85 Franklin St, Albury Station/Hume Hwy, Albury, Central Station, Brisbane, and Brisbane Roma Street in around 3d 3h.

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