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How to get fromGreat Barrier Reef to Proserpineby unknown, plane, train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Great Barrier Reef to Proserpine by unknown, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Travel, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

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    1. Walk from Great Barrier Reef to Cairns-Airport-CNSunknown
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)planeCNS - PPP
    2h 48m

  2. Travel, train

    1. Walk from Great Barrier Reef to Cairns Central Stationunknown
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to ProserpinetrainSpirit of Queensland
    10h 44m

  3. Travel, bus

    1. Walk from Great Barrier Reef to Williams Esplanade at Caryota Stunknown
    2. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to ProserpinebusPm19
    13h 31m

  4. Travel, fly to Townsville Airport, drive

    1. Walk from Great Barrier Reef to Cairns-Airport-CNSunknown
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Townsville Airport (TSV)planeCNS - TSV
    3. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Proserpinecar
    5h 28m

  5. Travel, fly to Mackay, train

    1. Walk from Great Barrier Reef to Cairns-Airport-CNSunknown
    2. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY)planeCNS - MKY
    3. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
    8h 41m

  6. Travel, bus via Cairns (Greyhound)

    1. Walk from Great Barrier Reef to Williams Esplanade at Caryota Stunknown
    2. Take the bus from Cairns to ProserpinebusBrisbane
    13h 47m

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Great Barrier Reef and Proserpine, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Great Barrier Reef to Proserpine. However, you can travel to Cairns-Airport-CNS airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP), then take the taxi to Proserpine. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Great Barrier Reef to Proserpine via Cairns Central Station in around 10h 44m.

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