How to travel from Pokolbin to Proserpine, Australia

The distance between Pokolbin and Proserpine is around 1,632km (1,014 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Pokolbin 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

Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Proserpine (PPP).

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    A$500($335)
Operated by

Qantas

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Train

Take the train to Brisbane and then to Proserpine.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$310($210)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Brisbane and then to Proserpine.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$285($195)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Proserpine.

  • Duration21hrs
  • Distance1,698km (1,055 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pokolbin and Proserpine

There are several options for getting from Pokolbin to Proserpine by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around A$285 ($195) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$500 ($335).

The distance between Pokolbin and Proserpine is around 1,632km (1,014 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,402km (871 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Pokolbin and Proserpine by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pokolbin to Proserpine is to fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx A$500 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Pokolbin and Proserpine, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around A$285 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pokolbin and Proserpine. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pokolbin to Proserpine. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Branxton Station, Maitland Station and Brisbane. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

NSW TrainLink and Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Pokolbin and Proserpine. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1 day 2h, 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 Pokolbin and Proserpine. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pokolbin to Proserpine. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lions Park Wyndham St, Maitland Station Railway St, Broadmeadow Coach Stop Graham Rd and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

NSW TrainLink, Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Pokolbin and Proserpine. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Pokolbin and Proserpine. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and arrive at Proserpine (PPP) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 3h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Pokolbin to Proserpine. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 5h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Pokolbin to Proserpine typically takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) 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 Pokolbin and Proserpine. The distance is around 1,698km (1,055 miles) by road and it will take around 21hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pokolbin to Proserpine is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around A$500 ($335).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pokolbin and Proserpine

Transport options from Pokolbin to Proserpine
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
5h 35m
A$500($335)
once daily1,632km (1,014 miles)
Train and Plane6h 50m
A$655($440)
once daily1,785km (1,109 miles)
Train
1 day 2h
A$310($210)
5 times a week1,906km (1,184 miles)
Bus
1 day 8h
A$285($195)
once a week2,168km (1,347 miles)
Drive
21hrs
A$320($215)
on demand1,698km (1,055 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