How to travel from Port Lincoln to Proserpine, Australia

The distance between Port Lincoln and Proserpine is around 2,860km (1,777 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Port Lincoln to Proserpine by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ProserpinePort Lincoln if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Proserpine (PPP).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time5hrs
  • Typical cost
    A$665($445)
Operated by

Qantas

+ 2 others
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5 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Adelaide, Albury, Sydney then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.

  • Duration2 days 19h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    A$685($460)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Adelaide then take the train to Sydney Central Station then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.

  • Duration2 days 19h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    A$735($495)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Proserpine.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Distance2,907km (1,806 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Port Lincoln and Proserpine

There are several options for getting from Port Lincoln to Proserpine by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around A$305 ($205) and will take around 3 days 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$665 ($445).

The distance between Port Lincoln and Proserpine is around 2,860km (1,777 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,023km (1,257 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Port Lincoln and Proserpine by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Port Lincoln to Proserpine is to fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx A$665 ($445).

The cheapest way to travel between Port Lincoln and Proserpine, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around A$305 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Port Lincoln and Proserpine. We recommend that you fly from Port Lincoln (PLO) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Port Lincoln and Proserpine. It typically takes around 2 days 19h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Port Lincoln to Proserpine. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Adelaide, Albury, Sydney, Brisbane and Roma Street busway station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 19h.

Stateliner, V/Line, Greyhound Australia, Firefly Express and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Port Lincoln and Proserpine. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2 days 19h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Port Lincoln and Proserpine. Flights depart from Port Lincoln (PLO) and arrive at Proserpine (PPP) - via Adelaide (ADL). The flight takes around 5hrs.

There is no direct flight from Port Lincoln to Proserpine. There is however a flight that goes via Adelaide (ADL) and Melbourne (MEL). This services will take at least 5h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Port Lincoln to Proserpine typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Port Lincoln (PLO) 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 Port Lincoln and Proserpine. The distance is around 2,907km (1,806 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 8h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Port Lincoln to Proserpine is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around A$665 ($445).

How do I get from Port Lincoln to Proserpine

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Transport options from Port Lincoln to Proserpine
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 25m
A$665($445)
on demand2,860km (1,777 miles)
Bus
2 days 19h
A$685($460)
3 times a week4,555km (2,830 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
2 days 19h
A$735($495)
once a week4,442km (2,760 miles)
Bus to Adelaide, train3 days 13h
A$315($210)
once a week4,610km (2,864 miles)
Drive + 1 similar
1 day 8h
A$550($370)
on demand2,907km (1,806 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train3 days 7h
A$305($205)
once a week4,133km (2,568 miles)

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Airlines

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