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

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

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  1. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)planeCNS - PPP
    2. Walk from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Proserpine Riverunknown
    3h 10m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

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

  3. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpinetrain
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry
    3. Walk from Daydream Island to Proserpine Riverunknown
    13h 5m

  4. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)planeCNS - HTI
    2. Walk from Daydream Island to Proserpine Riverunknown
    9h 32m

  5. Fly to Mackay, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY)planeCNS - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry
    4. Walk from Daydream Island to Proserpine Riverunknown
    11h 41m

  6. Bus, ferry, travel via Cairns

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

Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$294Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP), then travel to Proserpine River. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairns Central Station to Proserpine River via Airlie Beach, Port of Airlie, and Daydream Island in around 11h 57m.

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