How to travel from Darwin to Proserpine, Australia
The distance between Darwin and Proserpine is around 2,348km (1,459 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Darwin to Proserpine by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Proserpine → Darwin if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Darwin (DRW) to Proserpine (PPP).
- Duration8hrs
- Flight time7hrs
- Typical costA$1,165($785)
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Adelaide Parklands, Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.
- Duration4 days 11h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,525($1,025)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Alice Springs and then to Adelaide then take the train to Sydney Central Station then take the bus to Brisbane and then to Proserpine.
- Duration4 days 9h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$1,210($815)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Darwin and Proserpine
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Darwin to Proserpine by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around A$775 ($520) and will take around 6h 20m.
The distance between Darwin and Proserpine is around 2,348km (1,459 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,086km (1,296 miles)
It takes around 8hrs to get from Darwin and Proserpine by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Darwin to Proserpine is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx A$775 ($520).
The cheapest way to travel between Darwin and Proserpine, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around A$775 ($520) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Darwin and Proserpine. It typically takes around 4 days 11h and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Darwin to Proserpine. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Darwin, Adelaide Parklands, Sydney Central Station and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4 days 11h.
Journey Beyond - The Ghan, Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, NSW TrainLink, Queensland Rail Travel and Journey Beyond - Great Southern run train services between Darwin and Proserpine. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4 days 11h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Darwin and Proserpine. We recommend that you fly from Darwin (DRW) to Mackay (MKY) then take the train to Proserpine. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Darwin and Proserpine. Flights depart from Darwin (DRW) and arrive at Proserpine (PPP) - via Melbourne (MEL). The flight takes around 7hrs.
There is no direct flight from Darwin to Proserpine. There is however a flight that goes via Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 8hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Darwin to Proserpine typically takes around 7hrs. Flights depart from Darwin (DRW) 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
Yes it is possible to drive from Darwin and Proserpine. The distance is around 2,708km (1,683 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darwin to Proserpine is to fly which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around A$1,165 ($785).
Compare travel optionsbetween Darwin and Proserpine
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 8hrs | A$1,165($785) | every 4 hours | 5,111km (3,176 miles) |
| Fly to Hamilton Island (HTI) | 9h 45m | A$955($645) | every 20 mins | 5,182km (3,220 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 20m | A$775($520) | 5 times a week | 2,348km (1,459 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4 days 11h | A$1,525($1,025) | once a week | 6,732km (4,183 miles) |
| Train via Adelaide Parklands | 5 days 1h | A$1,045($700) | once a week | 6,681km (4,151 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4 days 9h | A$1,210($815) | once a week | 7,046km (4,378 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | A$510($345) | on demand | 2,708km (1,683 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Darwin and Proserpine
Airlines
Qantas
Skytrans
Airnorth
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Queensland Rail Travel
Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific
Journey Beyond - The Ghan
NSW TrainLink
Journey Beyond - Great Southern
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