How to travel from Nambucca Heads to Proserpine, Australia

The distance between Nambucca Heads and Proserpine is around 1,313km (816 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nambucca Heads to Proserpine by plane, bus, train 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 Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Proserpine (PPP).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    A$625($420)
Operated by

Qantas

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Proserpine.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    A$255($170)
Operated by

Premier Motor Service

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Drive

Drive to Proserpine.

  • Duration19h 15m
  • Distance1,507km (937 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nambucca Heads and Proserpine

There are several options for getting from Nambucca Heads to Proserpine by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$255 ($170) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$625 ($420).

The distance between Nambucca Heads and Proserpine is around 1,313km (816 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,222km (759 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Nambucca Heads and Proserpine by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Proserpine is to fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx A$625 ($420).

The cheapest way to travel between Nambucca Heads and Proserpine, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$255 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nambucca Heads and Proserpine. We recommend that you fly from Coffs Harbour (CFS) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nambucca Heads and Proserpine. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nambucca Heads 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 1 day 5h.

Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Nambucca Heads and Proserpine. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nambucca Heads and Proserpine. Flights depart from Coffs Harbour (CFS) and arrive at Proserpine (PPP) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Nambucca Heads 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 Nambucca Heads to Proserpine typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Coffs Harbour (CFS) 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 Nambucca Heads and Proserpine. The distance is around 1,507km (937 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nambucca Heads to Proserpine is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around A$625 ($420).

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Transport options from Nambucca Heads to Proserpine
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 5 similar
4h 50m
A$625($420)
4 times a week2,026km (1,259 miles)
Plane and Train5h 30m
A$560($380)
4 times a week1,313km (816 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 40m
A$615($415)
once daily1,977km (1,228 miles)
Bus to Armidale Airport, Fly7h 25m
A$740($500)
twice a week2,116km (1,315 miles)
Train and Plane8h 40m
A$400($270)
twice daily1,358km (844 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 35m
A$585($395)
5 times a week1,509km (937 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
A$255($170)
once daily1,810km (1,125 miles)
Drive
19h 15m
A$285($190)
on demand1,507km (937 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