How to travel from Lorne to Proserpine, Australia

The distance between Lorne and Proserpine is around 2,428km (1,508 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lorne to Proserpine by bus, train, plane, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Train and Plane

Take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Proserpine (PPP).

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    A$895($605)
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Bus

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

  • Duration2 days 3h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$515($345)
Operated by

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Werribee then take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$545($370)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Proserpine.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Distance2,599km (1,615 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lorne and Proserpine

There are several options for getting from Lorne to Proserpine by bus, train, plane, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$335 ($225) and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$895 ($605).

The distance between Lorne and Proserpine is around 2,428km (1,508 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,065km (1,283 miles)

It takes around 6h 60m to get from Lorne and Proserpine by bus, train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 6h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lorne to Proserpine is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 60m and will set you back approx A$895 ($605).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lorne and Proserpine. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 6h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lorne and Proserpine. It typically takes around 2 days 3h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lorne to Proserpine. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geelong, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 3h.

Public Transport Victoria, V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Lorne and Proserpine. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2 days 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lorne to Proserpine. We recommend that you take the bus to Geelong then take the train to Wyndham Vale then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 6h 60m.

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 Lorne and Proserpine. The distance is around 2,599km (1,615 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 6h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lorne to Proserpine is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around A$895 ($605).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lorne and Proserpine

Transport options from Lorne to Proserpine
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Train and Plane
6h 60m
A$895($605)
4 times a day2,428km (1,508 miles)
Bus
2 days 3h
A$515($345)
5 times a week3,413km (2,121 miles)
Taxi and Train + 2 similar
1 day 18h
A$545($370)
5 times a week3,129km (1,944 miles)
Bus and Train1 day 19h
A$335($225)
5 times a week3,141km (1,952 miles)
Bus to Geelong, train2 days 3h
A$380($255)
once daily3,426km (2,129 miles)
Drive
1 day 6h
A$490($330)
on demand2,599km (1,615 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