There are 4 ways to get from Proserpine to Townsville City by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
3h 9m$35–933Bus
- Take the bus from Proserpine to Townsvillebus Au050 / ...
4h 33m$50–110Drive 263.2 km
- Drive from Proserpine to Townsville Citycar 263.2 km
3h 9m$56–80Fly
- Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane PPP - TSV
5h 4m$350–1,358
Proserpine to Townsville City by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Proserpine to Townsville City is to train which costs $35 - $950 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Proserpine to Townsville City is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $35 - $950.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Proserpine and arriving at Townsville. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Proserpine and arriving at Townsville. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Proserpine and Townsville City is 250 km. The road distance is 263.2 km.
The best way to get from Proserpine to Townsville City without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $35 - $950.
The train from Proserpine to Townsville takes 3h 9m including transfers and departs four times a week.
Proserpine to Townsville City bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Proserpine station.
Proserpine to Townsville City train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Proserpine station.
The best way to get from Proserpine to Townsville City is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs $35 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 4h 33m, you could also fly, which costs $350 - $1,400 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Proserpine, QLD, Australia and Townsville City, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Proserpine to Townsville 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–933 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Proserpine to Townsville twice daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $750–1,400
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,300
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Proserpine to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–933
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $45–60
- Gold Class
- $745
- Heritage Class
- $933
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Proserpine to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Proserpine to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $80–110
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Proserpine to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Proserpine to Townsville City bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Proserpine to Townsville City train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Proserpine to Townsville City is 263 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Proserpine to Townsville City.
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