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How to get fromCape York Peninsula to Airlie Beachby car, plane, or train

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

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  1. Drive 1,395.2 km

    best
    1. Drive from Cape York Peninsula to Airlie Beachcar car 1,395.2 km
    21h 51m
    $247–357

  2. Drive to Lockhart River Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cape York Peninsula to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)car car
    2. Fly from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane IRG - PPP
    27h 23m
    $217–905

  3. Drive to Aurukun Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Drive from Cape York Peninsula to Aurukun Airport (AUU)car car
    2. Fly from Aurukun Airport (AUU) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane AUU - PPP
    26h 32m
    $838–1,621

  4. Drive to Weipa Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, train

    1. Drive from Cape York Peninsula to Weipa Airport (WEI)car car
    2. Fly from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane WEI - TSV
    3. Take the train from Townsville to Proserpinetrain train
    15h 57m
    $622–1,954

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration22h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,395.2 km
  • Duration: 21h 51m

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

You can drive from Cape York Peninsula to Airlie Beach in around 21h 51m.

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