How to travel from Ballarat to Proserpine, Australia

The distance between Ballarat and Proserpine is around 2,560km (1,591 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 5h.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ballarat to Proserpine by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Southern Cross, Central Station then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$335($225)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$515($350)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Proserpine.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Distance2,560km (1,591 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ballarat and Proserpine

There are several options for getting from Ballarat to Proserpine by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$335 ($225) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 5h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$485 ($325).

The distance between Ballarat and Proserpine is around 2,560km (1,591 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,962km (1,219 miles)

It takes around 1 day 17h to get from Ballarat and Proserpine by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ballarat to Proserpine is to drive which takes around 1 day 5h and will set you back approx A$485 ($325).

The cheapest way to travel between Ballarat and Proserpine, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$335 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ballarat and Proserpine. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ballarat to Proserpine. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southern Cross, Central Station and Brisbane. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.

V/Line, NSW TrainLink XPT, NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Ballarat and Proserpine. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1 day 17h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ballarat and Proserpine. It typically takes around 2 days 1h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ballarat to Proserpine. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 1h.

V/Line, Firefly Express, Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Ballarat and Proserpine. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ballarat to Proserpine. We recommend that you take the train to Southern Cross, Central Station then Brisbane and then to Proserpine. instead which will take 1 day 17h.

The closest major airport to Proserpine is Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) (PPP) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Proserpine. Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) (HTI) and Cairns Airport (CNS) (CNS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Ballarat and Proserpine. The distance is around 2,560km (1,591 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ballarat to Proserpine is to take the train which takes, on average, 1 day 17h and will usually cost around A$335 ($225).

How do I get from Ballarat to Proserpine

Compare travel optionsbetween Ballarat and Proserpine

Transport options from Ballarat to Proserpine
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1 day 17h
A$335($225)
5 times a week3,103km (1,928 miles)
Train via Southern Cross1 day 17h
A$335($225)
5 times a week3,103km (1,928 miles)
Bus
2 days 1h
A$515($350)
once daily3,370km (2,094 miles)
Drive
1 day 5h
A$485($325)
on demand2,560km (1,591 miles)

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Airports near Proserpine

The following major airports near Proserpine offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.

PPP
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Proserpine
HTI
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Proserpine
CNS
Cairns Airport (CNS)
International Airport
Distance
492km (306 miles) from Proserpine