There are 4 ways to get from Cardwell to Proserpine by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cardwell to Proserpinetrain Spirit of Queensland
5h 52m$50–1,533Bus
- Take the bus from Cardwell to Proserpinebus Au050 / ...
7h 13m$70–170Drive 424.8 km
- Drive from Cardwell to Proserpinecar 424.8 km
5h 3m$90–130Train, fly
- Take the train from Cardwell to Cairns Central Stationtrain
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane CNS - PPP
6h 55m$385–1,627
Cardwell to Proserpine by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cardwell to Proserpine is to train which costs $50 - $1,600 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Cardwell to Proserpine is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs $90 - $130.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cardwell and arriving at Proserpine. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardwell and arriving at Proserpine. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Cardwell and Proserpine is 410 km. The road distance is 424.8 km.
The best way to get from Cardwell to Proserpine without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $50 - $1,600.
The train from Cardwell to Proserpine takes 5h 52m including transfers and departs four times a week.
Cardwell to Proserpine bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Cardwell station.
Cardwell to Proserpine train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cardwell station.
The best way to get from Cardwell to Proserpine is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $50 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Cardwell, QLD, Australia and Proserpine, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Cardwell to Proserpine 4 times a week. Tickets cost $50–1,533 and the journey takes 5h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Cardwell to Proserpine twice daily. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 7h 13m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $320–650
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Cardwell to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–1,533
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $50–80
- AChoice
- $75–100
- Gold Class
- $1,224
- Heritage Class
- $1,533
Train from Cardwell to Cairns Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–668
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $30–50
- AChoice
- $30–45
- Gold Class
- $533
- Heritage Class
- $668
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Cardwell to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Cardwell to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- sales@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Cardwell to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Flexible
- $100–170
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Cardwell to Proserpine bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Proserpine station.
Cardwell to Proserpine train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Proserpine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardwell to Proserpine is 425 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Cardwell to Proserpine.
There are 389+ hotels available in Proserpine.