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How to get fromAirlie Beach to Cape York Peninsulaby car, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Cape York Peninsula by car, plane, or train

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  1. Drive 1,394.9 km

    best
    1. Drive from Airlie Beach to Cape York Peninsulacar car 1,394.9 km
    21h 50m
    $248–357

  2. Fly Whitsunday Coast Airport to Lockhart River Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)plane plane PPP - IRG
    2. Drive from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    26h 37m
    $246–1,200

  3. Fly Whitsunday Coast Airport to Aurukun Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Aurukun Airport (AUU)plane plane PPP - AUU
    2. Drive from Aurukun Airport (AUU) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    25h 31m
    $480–1,416

  4. Train to Townsville Airport, fly to Weipa Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane TSV - WEI
    3. Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    17h 41m
    $621–1,959

Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration21h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,394.9 km
  • Duration: 21h 50m

What companies run services between Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Cape York Peninsula, QLD, Australia?

You can drive from Airlie Beach to Cape York Peninsula in around 21h 50m.

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