How to travel from Shoal Bay to Proserpine, Australia
The distance between Shoal Bay and Proserpine is around 1,571km (976 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Shoal Bay to Proserpine by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Proserpine → Shoal Bay if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Proserpine (PPP).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical costA$480($325)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St then Brisbane and then to Proserpine.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$285($190)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Lambton Rd Opp Hunter School Of The Performing Arts then take the train to Brisbane and then to Proserpine.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costA$240($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shoal Bay and Proserpine
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shoal Bay to Proserpine by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around A$240 ($160) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$480 ($325).
The distance between Shoal Bay and Proserpine is around 1,571km (976 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,416km (880 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Shoal Bay and Proserpine by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shoal Bay to Proserpine is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx A$480 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Shoal Bay and Proserpine, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around A$240 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Shoal Bay and Proserpine. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Shoal Bay and Proserpine. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Shoal Bay to Proserpine. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Maitland Rd Opp Beaumont St, Broadmeadow Station and Brisbane. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.
Port Stephens Coaches, NSW TrainLink, Premier Motor Service and Greyhound Australia run regular bus services between Shoal Bay 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
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shoal Bay to Proserpine. We recommend that you take the bus to Newcastle Airport Williamtown Dr then fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Proserpine (PPP). instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Shoal Bay and Proserpine. The distance is around 1,781km (1,106 miles) by road and it will take around 22hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shoal Bay to Proserpine is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around A$480 ($325).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shoal Bay and Proserpine
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 25m | A$480($325) | hourly | 1,571km (976 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 50m | A$630($425) | hourly | 1,773km (1,102 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 8h | A$285($190) | once a week | 2,152km (1,337 miles) |
| Bus via Newcastle Interchange, Stand B | 1 day 11h | A$360($240) | once daily | 2,227km (1,384 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 3h | A$240($160) | 5 times a week | 1,954km (1,214 miles) |
Drive | 22hrs | A$335($225) | on demand | 1,781km (1,106 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shoal Bay and Proserpine
Bus companies
Port Stephens Coaches
Premier Motor Service
Train operators
Transport for NSW
NSW TrainLink
Queensland Rail Travel
Airlines
Qantas
Virgin Australia
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