There are 3 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Weipa by plane, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport
best- Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane MCY - WEI
12h 32m$350–1,260Drive 2,368.7 km
- Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Weipacar 2,368.7 km
32h 33m$433–626Train to Brisbane Airport, fly
- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane BNE - WEI
8h 12m$532–1,288
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Weipa is to drive which costs $430 - $650 and takes 32h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Weipa is to train and fly which takes 8h 12m and costs $500 - $1,300.
The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Weipa is 1960 km. The road distance is 2368.7 km.
It takes approximately 12h 32m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Weipa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) to Weipa is 2369 km. It takes approximately 32h 33m to drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Weipa.
There are four+ hotels available in Weipa.
What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Weipa, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar and Qantas fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Weipa Airport (WEI) twice daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Weipa Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Weipa Airport via Sydney, Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–2,900
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Weipa Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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