How to travel from Rye to Proserpine, Australia
The distance between Rye and Proserpine is around 2,070km (1,286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Rye to Proserpine by ferry, car, plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Proserpine → Rye if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Car and Plane
Take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Proserpine (PPP).
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time3h 45m
- Typical costA$820($550)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Frankston then take the train to Southern Cross, Central Station then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$335($225)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rye and Proserpine
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rye to Proserpine by ferry, car, plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$335 ($225) and will take around 1 day 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then drive and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$820 ($550).
The distance between Rye and Proserpine is around 2,070km (1,286 miles).
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Rye and Proserpine by ferry, car and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 5h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rye to Proserpine is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx A$820 ($550).
The cheapest way to travel between Rye and Proserpine, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$335 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Rye and Proserpine. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rye and Proserpine. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rye to Proserpine. We recommend that you take a ferry to Queenscliff then drive to Avalon (AVV) then fly from Avalon (AVV) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 5h 30m.
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 Rye and Proserpine. The distance is around 2,569km (1,597 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 5h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rye to Proserpine is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around A$820 ($550).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rye and Proserpine
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Car and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 30m | A$820($550) | every 2 hours | 2,362km (1,468 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6hrs | A$580($390) | hourly | 2,070km (1,286 miles) |
Bus and Train + 3 similar | 1 day 18h | A$335($225) | 5 times a week | 3,081km (1,914 miles) |
| Bus to Frankston, train | 1 day 18h | A$335($225) | 5 times a week | 3,080km (1,914 miles) |
| Bus to Frankston, train | 2 days 3h | A$380($255) | 4 times a week | 3,305km (2,053 miles) |
| Bus to Frankston, train | 2 days 5h | A$375($255) | once daily | 3,413km (2,121 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 5h | A$485($325) | on demand | 2,569km (1,597 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rye and Proserpine
Bus companies
Metropolitan buses
Firefly Express
Premier Motor Service
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
Train operators
Metro Trains Melbourne
NSW TrainLink XPT
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Ferry operators
Searoad Ferries
Airports near Proserpine
The following major airports near Proserpine offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Proserpine
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Proserpine
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance
- 492km (306 miles) from Proserpine