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How to get fromPerth to Cape York Peninsulaby plane or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Cape York Peninsula by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Weipa Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane PER - WEI
    2. Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    14h 49m
    $483–1,554

  2. Fly to Lockhart River Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)plane plane PER - IRG
    2. Drive from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    19h 26m
    $358–1,159

  3. Drive  5,114.3 km

    1. Drive from Perth to Cape York Peninsulacar car 5,114.3 km
    3d
    $935–1,350

  4. Fly to Coen, drive

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Coen (CUQ)plane plane PER - CUQ
    2. Drive from Coen (CUQ) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    19h 40m
    $363–1,164

Perth Airport (PER) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration11h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$452Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,598.4 km
  • Duration: 14h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Perth to Cape York Peninsula. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Weipa Airport (WEI), then drive to Cape York Peninsula. Alternatively, you can drive from Perth to Cape York Peninsula in around 3d.

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