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

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There are 3 ways to get from Brisbane to Cape York Peninsula by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane BNE - WEI
    2. Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    9h 46m
    $498–1,274

  2. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane OOL - WEI
    3. Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    13h 46m
    $331–1,007

  3. Drive 2,453.3 km

    1. Drive from Brisbane to Cape York Peninsulacar car 2,453.3 km
    34h 12m
    $440–635

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$452Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Brisbane to Cape York Peninsula.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,202.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Cape York Peninsula. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Weipa Airport (WEI), then drive to Cape York Peninsula. Alternatively, you can drive from Brisbane to Cape York Peninsula in around 34h 12m.

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