What is the cheapest way to get from Weipa to Atherton?

The cheapest way to get from Weipa to Atherton is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Weipa to Atherton?

The fastest way to get from Weipa to Atherton is to fly and bus which takes 5h 41m and costs $360 - $1,000.

How far is it from Weipa to Atherton?

The distance between Weipa and Atherton is 742 km. The road distance is 785.4 km.

How long does it take to get from Weipa to Atherton?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Weipa to Atherton, including transfers.

Can I drive from Weipa to Atherton?

Yes, the driving distance between Weipa to Atherton is 785 km. It takes approximately 13h 44m to drive from Weipa to Atherton.

Where can I stay near Atherton?

There are 63+ hotels available in Atherton.

Weipa to Atherton - 2 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 2 ways to get from Weipa to Atherton by plane, bus, or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cairns (CNS)plane WEI - CNS
2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Athertonbus
5h 41m
$360–1,004
Drive 785.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Weipa to Athertoncar 785.4 km
13h 44m
$141–203

Weipa Airport (WEI) to Cairns (CNS) flights

16Weekly Planes

1h 22mAverage Duration

$285Cheapest Price

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Distance: 742.2 km
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Weipa, QLD, Australia and Atherton, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Weipa to Atherton. However, you can take the taxi to Weipa Airport (WEI) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, walk to Cairns Central Station, then take the bus to Atherton. Alternatively, you can drive from Weipa to Atherton in around 13h 44m.

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