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How to get fromGold Coast to Cape York Peninsulaby train, plane, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Gold Coast to Cape York Peninsula by train, plane, or car

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane BNE - WEI
    3. Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    11h 51m
    $500–1,278

  2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane OOL - WEI
    2. Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    13h 14m
    $282–952

  3. Drive 2,529.9 km

    1. Drive from Gold Coast to Cape York Peninsulacar car 2,529.9 km
    35h 5m
    $453–655

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$451Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Gold Coast to Cape York Peninsula.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,286.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to Cape York Peninsula. However, you can take the vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Weipa Airport (WEI), then drive to Cape York Peninsula. Alternatively, you can drive from Gold Coast to Cape York Peninsula in around 35h 5m.

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