There are 2 ways to get from Darwin to Cape York Peninsula by plane or car
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Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Cape York Peninsula is to drive which costs $450 - $700 and takes 2 days 2h.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Cape York Peninsula is to fly and drive which takes 13h 11m and costs $750 - $2,700.
The distance between Darwin and Cape York Peninsula is 1398 km. The road distance is 2528.3 km.
It takes approximately 13h 11m to get from Darwin to Cape York Peninsula, including transfers.
Cape York Peninsula is 30 min ahead of Darwin. It is currently 1:51 AM in Darwin and 2:21 AM in Cape York Peninsula.
Yes, the driving distance between Darwin to Cape York Peninsula is 2528 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Darwin to Cape York Peninsula.
What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Cape York Peninsula, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Darwin to Cape York Peninsula. However, you can take the line 10 bus to Casuarina Bradshaw Terrace Terminus, take the line 3 bus to Henry Wrigley Dr, Airport Precinct, walk to Darwin-Airport-DRW airport, fly to Weipa Airport (WEI), then drive to Cape York Peninsula. Alternatively, you can drive from Darwin to Cape York Peninsula in around 2d 2h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Weipa Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,600
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Weipa Airport via Gove, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,700
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Weipa Airport via Townsville, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,900
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