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How to get fromPort Douglas to Cape York Peninsulaby car, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Drive 742.2 km

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    1. Drive from Port Douglas to Cape York Peninsulacar car 742.2 km
    13h 59m
    $133–192

  2. Bus, fly to Weipa Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas 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
    10h 12m
    $351–1,005

  3. Bus, fly to Lockhart River Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas 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
    11h 19m
    $461–855

  4. Bus, fly to Coen, drive

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Coen (CUQ)plane plane CNS - CUQ
    3. Drive from Coen (CUQ) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    11h 18m
    $156–605

  5. Bus, fly to Aurukun Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Port Douglas to Cairnsbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Aurukun Airport (AUU)plane plane CNS - AUU
    3. Drive from Aurukun Airport (AUU) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    11h 48m
    $466–825

Cairns (CNS) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 742.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 59m

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

You can drive from Port Douglas to Cape York Peninsula in around 13h 59m.

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