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How to get fromMaroochydore to Cape York Peninsulaby plane, car, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane MCY - WEI
    2. Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    17h 51m
    $300–1,050

  2. Drive 2,368.1 km

    1. Drive from Maroochydore to Cape York Peninsulacar car 2,368.1 km
    33h 20m
    $423–611

  3. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train 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
    12h 31m
    $498–1,276

Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration15h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$273Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Maroochydore to Cape York Peninsula.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,127.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Maroochydore to Cape York Peninsula. However, you can take the line 622 bus to Sunshine Coast Airport, walk to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) airport, fly to Weipa Airport (WEI), then drive to Cape York Peninsula. Alternatively, you can drive from Maroochydore to Cape York Peninsula in around 33h 20m.

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