How to travel from Burnie to Proserpine, Australia
The distance between Burnie and Proserpine is around 2,357km (1,464 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Burnie to Proserpine by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Proserpine → Burnie if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Burnie (BWT) to Proserpine (PPP).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time4h 10m
- Typical costA$510($340)
Qantas
+ 4 others2 similiar routes
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Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Devonport Interchange then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.
- Duration2 days 2h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$640($430)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Devonport then take a ferry to Port Melbourne then drive to Proserpine.
- Duration1 day 14h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costA$775($520)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Burnie and Proserpine
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Burnie to Proserpine by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around A$510 ($340) and will take around 5hrs.
The distance between Burnie and Proserpine is around 2,357km (1,464 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,310km (1,435 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Burnie and Proserpine by plane.
The quickest way to get from Burnie to Proserpine is to fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx A$510 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Burnie and Proserpine is to fly which will typically cost around A$510 ($340) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Burnie and Proserpine. We recommend that you fly from Burnie (BWT) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Burnie and Proserpine. We recommend that you fly from Burnie (BWT) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Burnie and Proserpine. Flights depart from Burnie (BWT) and arrive at Proserpine (PPP) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 4h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Burnie to Proserpine. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 5hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Burnie to Proserpine typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Burnie (BWT) and and arrive into Proserpine (PPP).
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Burnie to Proserpine. We recommend that you fly from Burnie (BWT) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Burnie to Proserpine is to fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around A$510 ($340).
Compare travel optionsbetween Burnie and Proserpine
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 5hrs | A$510($340) | every 3 hours | 2,357km (1,464 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 25m | A$615($415) | every 2 hours | 2,430km (1,510 miles) |
| Bus to Devonport Interchange, plane | 6h 50m | A$590($400) | every 20 mins | 2,602km (1,617 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 2 days 2h | A$640($430) | 5 times a week | 3,480km (2,162 miles) |
| Bus to Devonport Interchange, ferry and train | 2 days 2h | A$640($430) | 5 times a week | 3,480km (2,162 miles) |
| Bus to Devonport Interchange, ferry and train | 2 days 10h | A$760($510) | once daily | 3,736km (2,322 miles) |
| Bus to Devonport Interchange, ferry and train | 2 days 11h | A$685($460) | once daily | 3,765km (2,340 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 14h | A$775($520) | twice daily | 2,957km (1,837 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Burnie and Proserpine
Airlines
Qantas
Regional Express
Virgin Australia
Sharp Aviation
Ferry operators
Spirit of Tasmania
Bus companies
Merseylink
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Airports near Proserpine
The following major airports near Proserpine offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Proserpine
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Proserpine
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 492km (306 miles) from Proserpine