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How to get fromAtherton to Cape York Peninsulaby car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Atherton to Cape York Peninsula by car, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive 773.2 km

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    1. Drive from Atherton to Cape York Peninsulacar car 773.2 km
    14h 19m
    $138–199

  2. Bus, fly to Weipa Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Smithfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane CNS - WEI
    3. Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    10h 57m
    $339–990

  3. Bus, fly to Lockhart River Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Smithfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)plane plane CNS - IRG
    3. Drive from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    12h 4m
    $469–790

  4. Bus, fly to Coen, drive

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Smithfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Coen (CUQ)plane plane CNS - CUQ
    3. Drive from Coen (CUQ) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    12h 3m
    $144–590

  5. Bus, fly to Aurukun Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Atherton to Smithfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Aurukun Airport (AUU)plane plane CNS - AUU
    3. Drive from Aurukun Airport (AUU) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    12h 33m
    $454–805

Cairns (CNS) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 773.2 km
  • Duration: 14h 19m

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

You can drive from Atherton to Cape York Peninsula in around 14h 19m.

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