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How to get fromLakeland Downs to Cape York Peninsulaby car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Lakeland Downs to Cape York Peninsula by car, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive 555.1 km

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    1. Drive from Lakeland Downs to Cape York Peninsulacar car 555.1 km
    11h 41m
    $99–143

  2. Bus to Cairns, fly to Weipa Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland Downs to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane CNS - WEI
    3. Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    12h 46m
    $369–1,032

  3. Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly to Lockhart River Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland Downs to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)plane plane CTN - IRG
    3. Drive from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    13h 14m
    $192–697

  4. Bus to Cairns, fly to Lockhart River Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland Downs to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)plane plane CNS - IRG
    3. Drive from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    13h 53m
    $499–832

  5. Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly to Weipa Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland Downs to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane CTN - WEI
    3. Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    10h 57m
    $432–1,347

Cairns (CNS) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$283Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 555.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 41m

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

You can drive from Lakeland Downs to Cape York Peninsula in around 11h 41m.

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