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How to get fromWarrnambool to Cape York Peninsulaby train, plane, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Weipa Airport, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane MEL - WEI
    3. Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    16h 18m
    $408–1,042

  2. Train to Melbourne Airport, fly to Lockhart River Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG)plane plane MEL - IRG
    3. Drive from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    17h 10m
    $368–942

  3. Drive 3,649.7 km

    1. Drive from Warrnambool to Cape York Peninsulacar car 3,649.7 km
    2d
    $654–944

  4. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Weipa Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane AVV - WEI
    3. Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    22h 32m
    $476–1,369

  5. Bus to Mount Gambier Airport, fly to Weipa Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy Eastbus bus
    2. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Weipa Airport (WEI)plane plane MGB - WEI
    3. Drive from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cape York Peninsulacar car
    20h 17m
    $372–1,097

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Weipa Airport (WEI) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$316Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Warrnambool to Cape York Peninsula.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,261 km
  • Duration: 16h 18m

What companies run services between Warrnambool, VIC, Australia and Cape York Peninsula, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Warrnambool to Cape York Peninsula. However, you can take the train to Southern Cross Station, walk to Skybus Coach Terminal, 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 Warrnambool to Cape York Peninsula in around 2d.

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