How to travel from Gold Coast to Proserpine, Australia

The distance between Gold Coast and Proserpine is around 1,010km (627 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Gold Coast to Proserpine by train, plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Gold Coast (OOL) to Proserpine (PPP).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time3h 55m
  • Typical cost
    A$600($405)
Operated byJetstar+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Roma Street station platform 7 and then to Proserpine.

  • Duration16h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$140($95)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Proserpine.

  • Duration19h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$200($135)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Roma Street station platform 7 then take the bus to Maroochydore and then to Proserpine.

  • Duration20h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$210($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Proserpine.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Distance1,153km (717 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gold Coast and Proserpine

There are several options for getting from Gold Coast to Proserpine by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$140 ($95) and will take around 16h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$360 ($240).

The distance between Gold Coast and Proserpine is around 1,010km (627 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 977km (607 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Gold Coast and Proserpine by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gold Coast to Proserpine is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx A$360 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Gold Coast and Proserpine, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$140 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gold Coast and Proserpine. It typically takes around 16h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gold Coast to Proserpine. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Helensvale station platform 4 and Roma Street station platform 7. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 10m.

Translink QLD and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Gold Coast and Proserpine. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 16h 10m, 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 Gold Coast and Proserpine. It typically takes around 19h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gold Coast to Proserpine. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brisbane. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 45m.

NSW TrainLink, Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Gold Coast and Proserpine. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Gold Coast and Proserpine. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) and arrive at Proserpine (PPP) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Gold Coast to Proserpine. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Gold Coast to Proserpine typically takes around 3h 55m. Flights depart from Gold Coast (OOL) 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 Gold Coast and Proserpine. The distance is around 1,153km (717 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gold Coast to Proserpine is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around A$360 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gold Coast and Proserpine

Transport options from Gold Coast to Proserpine
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 50m
A$600($405)
every 20 mins2,233km (1,387 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
A$360($240)
hourly1,010km (627 miles)
Train
16h 10m
A$140($95)
5 times a week1,147km (713 miles)
Bus
19h 45m
A$200($135)
once daily1,368km (850 miles)
Train and Bus
20h 30m
A$210($140)
once daily1,380km (857 miles)
Drive
15h 20m
A$220($145)
on demand1,153km (717 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