What is the cheapest way to get from Cape York to Brisbane?

The cheapest way to get from Cape York to Brisbane is to ferry and fly which costs $460 - $1,700 and takes 9h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cape York to Brisbane?

The fastest way to get from Cape York to Brisbane is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $950 - $1,600.

How far is it from Cape York to Brisbane?

The distance between Cape York and Brisbane is 2268 km.

How long does it take to get from Cape York to Brisbane?

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Cape York to Brisbane, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Brisbane?

There are 2549+ hotels available in Brisbane.

Cape York to Brisbane - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Cape York to Brisbane by ferry, plane, or train

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Ferry, ferry to Horn Island Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Seisia to Thursday Islandferry
2. Take the ferry from Thursday Island to Horn Islandferry
3. Fly from Horn Island Airport (HID) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane HID - BNE
9h 33m
$461–1,639
Fly Northern Peninsula Airport to Gold Coast Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane ABM - OOL
2. Take the train from Varsity Lakes station, platform 2 to Central station, platform 3train
10h 19m
$374–1,019
Fly Northern Peninsula Airport to Brisbane Airport
1. Fly from Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane ABM - BNE
6h 39m
$961–1,593

Horn Island Airport (HID) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) flights

15Weekly Planes

6h 46mAverage Duration

$236Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,268.3 km
Duration: 9h 33m

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

Skytrans, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Northern Peninsula Airport (ABM) to Brisbane Airport (BNE) once daily.

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