There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Cape York Peninsula by plane or car
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Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cape York Peninsula is to fly and drive which costs $350 - $1,100 and takes 12h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cape York Peninsula is to fly and drive which takes 12h 55m and costs $350 - $1,100.
The distance between Melbourne and Cape York Peninsula is 2994 km. The road distance is 3510.6 km.
It takes approximately 12h 55m to get from Melbourne to Cape York Peninsula, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Cape York Peninsula is 3511 km. It takes approximately 46h 54m to drive from Melbourne to Cape York Peninsula.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Cape York Peninsula, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Cape York Peninsula. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Weipa Airport (WEI), then drive to Cape York Peninsula. Alternatively, you can drive from Melbourne to Cape York Peninsula in around 46h 54m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Weipa Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,800
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Weipa Airport via Adelaide, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–950
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Weipa Airport via Sydney, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,900
- Website
- allianceairlines.com.au
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Weipa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $900–2,500
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