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How to get fromCairns to Proserpine Riverby bus, ferry, unknown, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Proserpine River by bus, ferry, unknown, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Daydream Island to Proserpine Riverunknown unknown
    11h 57m

  2. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpinetrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Daydream Island to Proserpine Riverunknown unknown
    13h 6m

  3. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane CNS - HTI
    2. Walk from Daydream Island to Proserpine Riverunknown unknown
    8h 12m

  4. Bus, ferry, travel via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Daydream Island to Proserpine Riverunknown unknown
    12h 17m

  5. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CNS - PPP
    2. Walk from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Proserpine Riverunknown unknown
    2h 55m

  6. Fly to Mackay, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CNS - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Daydream Island to Proserpine Riverunknown unknown
    10h 26m

Cairns (CNS) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$406Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 700.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 57m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Proserpine River, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Proserpine River. However, you can take the bus to Airlie Beach, walk to Port of Airlie, take the ferry to Daydream Island, then travel to Proserpine River. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpine River via Proserpine, Proserpine, Mill Street, Coconut Grove at Airlie Esplanade, Port of Airlie, and Daydream Island in around 13h 6m.

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