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How to get fromKatherine to Cape York Peninsulaby plane, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Katherine to Weipa Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Katherine (KTR) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane KTR - WEI
    2. Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    24h 40m
    $1,465–4,591

  2. Drive 2,213.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Katherine to Cape York Peninsulacar car 2,213.2 km
    47h 12m
    $397–574

  3. Bus to Darwin International Airport, fly to Weipa Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Katherine to Palmerstonbus bus
    2. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane DRW - WEI
    3. Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    16h 50m
    $836–2,754

  4. Fly Katherine to Lockhart River Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Katherine (KTR) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)plane plane KTR - IRG
    2. Drive from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    27h 17m
    $1,265–4,091

Katherine (KTR) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration22h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,429Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,245.6 km
  • Duration: 24h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Katherine to Cape York Peninsula. However, you can take the taxi to Katherine (KTR) airport, fly to Weipa Airport (WEI), then drive to Cape York Peninsula. Alternatively, you can drive from Katherine to Cape York Peninsula in around 47h 12m.

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