There are 5 ways to get from Emerald to Proserpine by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)EMD - PPP
4h 38m$329–1,372Train
cheapest- Take the train from Emerald to RockhamptonSpirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Rockhampton to ProserpineSpirit of Queensland
12h 49m$37–2,711Bus
- Take the bus from Emerald to RockhamptonRockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to ProserpineTownsville / ...
10h 30m$109–251Bus, train
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhampton RailwayRockhampton
- Take the train from Rockhampton to ProserpineSpirit of Queensland
10h 47m$72–1,790Drive 471.5 km
- Drive from Emerald to Proserpine471.5 km
5h 54m$93–134
Emerald to Proserpine by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Proserpine is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Proserpine is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $320 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Proserpine. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Proserpine via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Proserpine. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Proserpine via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
The distance between Emerald and Proserpine is 365 km. The road distance is 471.5 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Proserpine without a car is to bus which takes 10h 30m and costs $100 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Emerald to Proserpine, including transfers.
Emerald to Proserpine bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Proserpine train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Proserpine is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $320 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $260 and takes 10h 30m, you could also train, which costs $35 - $2,800 and takes 12h 49m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Proserpine, QLD, Australia?
Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Proserpine via Rockhampton in around 10h 30m.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,300
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Rockhampton to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–1,648
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–220
- AChoice
- $23–110
- Gold Class
- $1,316
- Heritage Class
- $1,648
Train from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–1,012
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $85–200
- AChoice
- $14–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–95
Bus from Rockhampton to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $70–110
- Advantage
- $85–130
- Flexible
- $100–160
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton Railway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–70
- Advantage
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $60–90
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Rockhampton to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Emerald to Proserpine bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Emerald to Proserpine train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Proserpine is 471 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Emerald to Proserpine.
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