There are 2 ways to get from Townsville to Cape York Peninsula by plane or car
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Townsville Airport (TSV) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Cape York Peninsula is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 18h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Townsville to Cape York Peninsula is to fly and drive which takes 10h 51m and costs $600 - $1,000.
The distance between Townsville and Cape York Peninsula is 1076 km. The road distance is 1122 km.
It takes approximately 10h 51m to get from Townsville to Cape York Peninsula, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Cape York Peninsula is 1122 km. It takes approximately 18h 31m to drive from Townsville to Cape York Peninsula.
What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Cape York Peninsula, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Townsville to Cape York Peninsula. However, you can fly to Weipa Airport (WEI) then drive to Cape York Peninsula. Alternatively, you can drive from Townsville to Cape York Peninsula in around 18h 31m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Weipa Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,300
- Website
- allianceairlines.com.au
Flights from Townsville Airport to Weipa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,900
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