Townsville to Proserpine

Townsville to Proserpine

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Townsville to Proserpine Schedule

Townsville to Proserpine Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Qantas Airways Economy 05:45 - 11:25AUD 683.71
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 06:05 - 14:05AUD 472.52
Greyhound Australia Premium 08:00 - 17:55AUD 258
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 11:35 - 20:30AUD 345.21
Greyhound Australia Early Bird 13:00 - 09:15AUD 279
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 15:54 - 19:04AUD 59.40
Greyhound Australia Early Bird 17:00 - 17:55AUD 229
Qantas Airways Economy 18:00 - 13:45AUD 561.30
Jetstar Airways Economy 20:20 - 10:40AUD 502.76

Transportation from Townsville to Proserpine

Facts about the transport from Townsville to Proserpine

Cheapest Transport$39
Fastest Transport3h 10m
Earliest Departure7:00 AM
Latest Departure9:10 PM
Departures per day5
Distance159 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, Queensland Rail, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Townsville to Proserpine

Travelling between Townsville and Proserpine is possible by Flight, bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 61.11 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 56.51.

How long does it take to get from Townsville to Proserpine?

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 18 hours to travel between Townsville and Proserpine depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Townsville and Proserpine. Train will bring you to your destination in 3h 10m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 17h 10m to reach Proserpine.

How much does it cost to get from Townsville to Proserpine?

Travelling between Townsville and Proserpine can be as cheap as USD 56.51 if you opt for a Greyhound Australia bus and as expensive as USD 61.11 if you buy a Greyhound Australia Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Townsville and Proserpine ?

  • 5 from Townsville to Proserpine starting from 07:00 Townsville until 13:00 Townsville

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Townsville to Proserpine.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Townsville to Proserpine overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Townsville and Proserpine

Greyhound Australia

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Townsville to Proserpine?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 64% took a train
  • 18% chosen flight
  • 18% opted for a bus