The distance between Parkes and Proserpine is around 1,767km (1,098 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Parkes 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 from Parkes (PKE) to Proserpine (PPP).
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Take the train to Strathfield Station then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.
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Take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Newcastle then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.
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There are several options for getting from Parkes to Proserpine by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$295 ($200) and will take around 1 day 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$550 ($370).
The distance between Parkes and Proserpine is around 1,767km (1,098 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,417km (880 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Parkes and Proserpine by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Parkes to Proserpine is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx A$550 ($370).
The cheapest way to travel between Parkes and Proserpine, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$295 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Parkes and Proserpine. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Parkes to Proserpine. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strathfield Station and Brisbane. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.
NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Parkes and Proserpine. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 11h, 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 Parkes and Proserpine. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Parkes to Proserpine. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Newcastle and Brisbane. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.
NSW TrainLink, Sid Foggs Coaches, Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Parkes and Proserpine. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Parkes and Proserpine. Flights depart from Parkes (PKE) and arrive at Proserpine (PPP) - via Sydney (SYD). The flight takes around 3h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Parkes to Proserpine. There is however a flight that goes via Sydney (SYD). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Parkes to Proserpine typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Parkes (PKE) 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 Parkes and Proserpine. The distance is around 1,767km (1,098 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Parkes to Proserpine is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around A$585 ($395).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 3h 55m | A$550($370) | once daily | 1,826km (1,135 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 15m | A$690($465) | 6 times a week | 1,967km (1,222 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 40m | A$585($395) | twice a week | 1,865km (1,159 miles) |
Train to Central Station, Fly | 9h 40m | A$600($400) | twice a week | 1,985km (1,233 miles) |
Train | 1 day 11h | A$295($200) | twice a week | 2,473km (1,537 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 17h | A$355($240) | 3 times a week | 2,700km (1,678 miles) |
Drive | 20h 30m | A$335($225) | on demand | 1,767km (1,098 miles) |
Qantas
Regional Express
Link Airways
Virgin Australia
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Transport for NSW
Translink QLD
Sid Foggs Coaches
Premier Motor Service
The following major airports near Proserpine offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.