How to travel from Parkes to Proserpine, Australia

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.

7 routes found

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

Fly from Parkes (PKE) to Proserpine (PPP).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    A$550($370)
Operated by

Regional Express

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Train

Take the train to Strathfield Station then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    A$295($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Dubbo Station Coach Bay 1, Newcastle then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$355($240)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Proserpine.

  • Duration20h 30m
  • Distance1,767km (1,098 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Parkes and Proserpine

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Parkes and Proserpine

Transport options from Parkes to Proserpine
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 55m
A$550($370)
once daily1,826km (1,135 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 15m
A$690($465)
6 times a week1,967km (1,222 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
A$585($395)
twice a week1,865km (1,159 miles)
Train to Central Station, Fly9h 40m
A$600($400)
twice a week1,985km (1,233 miles)
Train
1 day 11h
A$295($200)
twice a week2,473km (1,537 miles)
Bus
1 day 17h
A$355($240)
3 times a week2,700km (1,678 miles)
Drive
20h 30m
A$335($225)
on demand1,767km (1,098 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