There are 6 ways to get from Proserpine to Capricorn Caves by train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Proserpine to RockhamptonSpirit of Queensland
6h 48m$98–1,737Drive 436.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Proserpine to Capricorn Caves436.7 km
4h 54m$85–123Bus
- Take the bus from Proserpine to RockhamptonBrisbane
7h 2m$133–244Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Rockhampton (ROK)PPP - ROK
4h 21m$595–1,092Bus via Carmila
- Take the bus from Proserpine to CarmilaPm19
- Take the bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George StreetPm19
9h$123–173Train to Mackay, fly
- Take the train from Proserpine to Mackay
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Rockhampton (ROK)MKY - ROK
5h 8m$335–1,064
Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Rockhampton (ROK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Proserpine to Capricorn Caves is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Proserpine to Capricorn Caves is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $550 - $1,100.
The distance between Proserpine and Capricorn Caves is 470 km. The road distance is 436.7 km.
The best way to get from Proserpine to Capricorn Caves without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $95 - $1,800.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Proserpine to Capricorn Caves, including transfers.
The best way to get from Proserpine to Capricorn Caves is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $95 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $250 and takes 7h 2m, you could also fly, which costs $550 - $1,100 and takes 4h 21m.
Yes, the driving distance between Proserpine to Capricorn Caves is 437 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Proserpine to Capricorn Caves.
There are 86+ hotels available in Capricorn Caves.
What companies run services between Proserpine, QLD, Australia and Capricorn Caves, QLD, Australia?
Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Proserpine to Rockhampton 4 times a week. Tickets cost $23–1,648 and the journey takes 6h 19m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Proserpine to Rockhampton 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Rockhampton via Brisbane, Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Mackay to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–500
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Proserpine to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- 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 Proserpine to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–453
- 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
- $85–170
- AChoice
- $6–29
- Gold Class
- $362
- Heritage Class
- $453
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Proserpine to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Proserpine to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Proserpine to Carmila
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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