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How to get fromProserpine to Heron Islandby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Proserpine to Heron Island by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Proserpine to Gladstonebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry The Heron Islander
    11h 28m
    $206–310

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Proserpine to Gladstonetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry The Heron Islander
    11h 35m
    $179–2,166

  3. Fly to Gladstone Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Gladstone Airport (GLT)plane plane PPP - GLT
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    9h 1m
    $475–1,178

  4. Bus, ferry via Proserpine

    1. Take the bus from Proserpine to Gladstonebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry The Heron Islander
    12h 19m
    $193–250

  5. Fly to Rockhampton, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane plane PPP - ROK
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Gladstonebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Gladstone Marina to Heron Islandferry ferry
    11h 15m
    $651–959

Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Gladstone Airport (GLT) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Proserpine to Heron Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 670.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 28m

What companies run services between Proserpine, QLD, Australia and Heron Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Proserpine to Heron Island. However, you can take the bus to Gladstone, take the taxi to Gladstone Marina, then take the ferry to Heron Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Proserpine to Heron Island via Gladstone and Gladstone Marina in around 11h 35m.

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