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How to get fromCape York Peninsula to Karumbaby car, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Drive to Weipa Airport, fly, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Cape York Peninsula to Weipa Airport (WEI)car car
    2. Fly from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Normanton (NTN)plane plane WEI - NTN
    3. Take the bus from Normanton to Karumbabus bus
    12h 17m
    $957–2,081

  2. Drive 850.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cape York Peninsula to Karumbacar car 850.9 km
    23h 25m
    $152–220

  3. Drive to Lockhart River Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Cape York Peninsula to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)car car
    2. Fly from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Normanton (NTN)plane plane IRG - NTN
    3. Take the bus from Normanton to Karumbabus bus
    12h 29m
    $759–1,485

  4. Drive to Aurukun Airport, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Cape York Peninsula to Aurukun Airport (AUU)car car
    2. Fly from Aurukun Airport (AUU) to Normanton (NTN)plane plane AUU - NTN
    3. Take the bus from Normanton to Karumbabus bus
    13h 58m
    $820–1,600

Weipa Airport (WEI) to Normanton (NTN) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$707Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 816.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Cape York Peninsula to Karumba. However, you can drive to Weipa Airport (WEI) airport, fly to Normanton (NTN), walk to Normanton, then take the bus to Karumba. Alternatively, you can drive from Cape York Peninsula to Karumba in around 23h 25m.

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