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

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There are 4 ways to get from Canberra to Cape York Peninsula by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Canberra International Airport to Weipa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane CBR - WEI
    2. Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    13h 58m
    $443–1,255

  2. Fly Canberra International Airport to Lockhart River Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)plane plane CBR - IRG
    2. Drive from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    15h 45m
    $303–955

  3. Drive 3,271.8 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Cape York Peninsulacar car 3,271.8 km
    42h 50m
    $586–847

  4. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly to Weipa Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane SYD - WEI
    3. Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    15h 30m
    $309–963

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$398Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,809.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Canberra to Cape York Peninsula. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Canberra Airport, walk to Canberra International Airport (CBR) airport, fly to Weipa Airport (WEI), then drive to Cape York Peninsula. Alternatively, you can drive from Canberra to Cape York Peninsula in around 42h 50m.

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