The distance between Proserpine and Mackay is around 121km (75 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Proserpine to Mackay by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mackay → Proserpine if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Mackay.
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Take the bus to Mackay.
There are several options for getting from Proserpine to Mackay by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around A$24 ($16) and will take around 1h 25m.
The distance between Proserpine and Mackay is around 121km (75 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Proserpine and Mackay by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Proserpine to Mackay is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx A$24 ($16).
The cheapest way to travel between Proserpine and Mackay, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around A$24 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Proserpine and Mackay. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Proserpine and Mackay with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 1h 25m.
Queensland Rail Travel run train services between Proserpine and Mackay. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1h 25m, 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 Proserpine and Mackay. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Proserpine and Mackay with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 30m.
Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor Service run regular bus services between Proserpine and Mackay. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Proserpine to Mackay. We recommend that you take the train to Mackay. instead which will take 1h 25m.
The closest major airport to Mackay is Mackay Airport (MKY) (MKY) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Mackay. 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 Proserpine and Mackay. The distance is around 126km (78 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Proserpine to Mackay is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around A$24 ($16).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 25m | A$24($16) | 5 times a week | 121km (75 miles) |
Bus | 1h 30m | A$24($16) | once daily | 126km (78 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | A$24($16) | on demand | 126km (78 miles) |
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The following major airports near Mackay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.