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

The cheapest way to get from Whyalla to Mackay is to bus which costs $320 - $600 and takes 2 days 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Whyalla to Mackay is to fly which takes 10h 38m and costs $500 - $1,500.

How far is it from Whyalla to Mackay?

The distance between Whyalla and Mackay is 1758 km. The road distance is 2287.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Whyalla to Mackay without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 14h and costs $320 - $600.

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

It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from Whyalla to Mackay, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Whyalla to Mackay?

The best way to get from Whyalla to Mackay is to fly which takes 10h 38m and costs $500 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $600 and takes 2 days 14h.

What is the time difference between Whyalla and Mackay?

Mackay is 30 min ahead of Whyalla. It is currently 6:36 AM in Whyalla and 7:06 AM in Mackay.

Can I drive from Whyalla to Mackay?

Yes, the driving distance between Whyalla to Mackay is 2287 km. It takes approximately 27h 2m to drive from Whyalla to Mackay.

Where can I stay near Mackay?

There are 72+ hotels available in Mackay.

Whyalla to Mackay - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Whyalla to Mackay by plane, 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
best
1. Fly from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Mackay (MKY)plane WYA - MKY
10h 38m
$503–1,415
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whyalla to Adelaidebus
2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
3. Take the bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
4. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
5. Take the bus from Brisbane Coach Terminal to Mackaybus
2d 14h
$320–560
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Whyalla to Adelaidebus
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Mackaytrain
3d 6h
$2,283–16,716
Drive 2,287.1 km
1. Drive from Whyalla to Mackaycar 2,287.1 km
27h 2m
$407–588
Bus, train via Mackay
1. Take the bus from Whyalla to Adelaidebus
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
3. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mackaybus
3d 10h
$2,312–13,305

Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Mackay (MKY) flights

14Weekly Planes

13h 35mAverage Duration

$492Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,757.5 km
Duration: 10h 38m

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

Qantas and Jetstar fly from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Mackay (MKY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Whyalla to Mackay via Whyalla, 85 Franklin St, Albury Station, Coach Bay 1, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, Roma Street Station, Stand F, and Brisbane Coach Terminal in around 2d 14h.

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