The distance between Melbourne and Proserpine is around 1,980km (1,230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Melbourne 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.
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Fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Proserpine (PPP).
Take the train to Central Station then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.
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Take the bus to Sydney then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.
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There are several options for getting from Melbourne to Proserpine by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$320 ($215) and will take around 1 day 15h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$600 ($400).
The distance between Melbourne and Proserpine is around 1,980km (1,230 miles).
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Proserpine is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx A$600 ($400).
The cheapest way to travel between Melbourne and Proserpine, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$320 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Melbourne and Proserpine. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Melbourne to Proserpine. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Central Station and Brisbane. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.
NSW TrainLink XPT, NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Melbourne and Proserpine. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1 day 15h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Melbourne and Proserpine. It typically takes around 2 days and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Melbourne to Proserpine. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days.
Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Melbourne and Proserpine. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Melbourne and Proserpine. Flights depart from Melbourne (MEL) and arrive at Proserpine (PPP). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Melbourne and Proserpine with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 55m.
Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly between Melbourne and Proserpine. Flights depart from Melbourne (MEL) and and arrive into Proserpine (PPP). These flights usually take around 2h 55m.
The flight from Melbourne to Proserpine typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Melbourne (MEL) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Melbourne and Proserpine. The distance is around 2,463km (1,530 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 Melbourne to Proserpine is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around A$600 ($400).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 35m | A$600($400) | every 20 mins | 1,980km (1,230 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 1 day 15h | A$320($215) | 5 times a week | 2,990km (1,858 miles) |
Train via Central Station | 1 day 16h | A$320($215) | 5 times a week | 2,990km (1,858 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2 days | A$500($335) | once daily | 3,242km (2,014 miles) |
Bus via Parramatta | 2 days | A$345($235) | 4 times a week | 3,185km (1,979 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 4h | A$465($315) | on demand | 2,463km (1,530 miles) |
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
The following major airports near Proserpine offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.