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How to get fromTownsville to Proserpineby train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Townsville to Proserpine by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Townsville to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    3h 10m
    $35–933

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Proserpinebus bus Brisbane
    4h 40m
    $45–110

  3. Drive 263.9 km

    1. Drive from Townsville to Proserpinecar car 263.9 km
    3h 10m
    $48–69

  4. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane TSV - PPP
    3h 41m
    $622–805

  5. Bus via Bowen

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Bowen to Proserpinebus bus Pm19
    5h 40m
    $59–84

  6. Fly to Mackay, train

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane TSV - MKY
    2. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain train
    4h 39m
    $276–1,061

Townsville to Proserpine by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Proserpine, QLD, Australia?

Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Townsville to Proserpine 4 times a week. Tickets cost $35–933 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Townsville to Proserpine 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.

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