There are 5 ways to get from Proserpine to El Arish by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Proserpine to CardwellSpirit of Queensland
- Take the bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to El ArishPm16
8h 23m$43–1,567Bus
- Take the bus from Proserpine to El ArishPm16
8h 45m$70–110Drive 484.4 km
- Drive from Proserpine to El Arish484.4 km
5h 44m$95–137Fly to Cairns, shuttle
- Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Cairns (CNS)PPP - CNS
- Take a shuttle bus from Cairns Airport to El Arish
5h 21m$354–971Fly to Townsville Airport, drive
- Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Townsville Airport (TSV)PPP - TSV
- Drive from Townsville Airport (TSV) to El Arish
6h 47m$530–1,012
Proserpine to El Arish by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Proserpine to El Arish is to bus which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Proserpine to El Arish is to fly and shuttle which takes 5h 21m and costs $350 - $1,000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Proserpine and arriving at El Arish. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Proserpine and El Arish is 495 km. The road distance is 484.4 km.
The best way to get from Proserpine to El Arish without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 23m and costs $40 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Proserpine to El Arish, including transfers.
Proserpine to El Arish bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Proserpine station.
Proserpine to El Arish bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at El Arish station.
Yes, the driving distance between Proserpine to El Arish is 484 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Proserpine to El Arish.
There are 172+ hotels available in El Arish.
What companies run services between Proserpine, QLD, Australia and El Arish, QLD, Australia?
Premier Motor Service operates a bus from Proserpine to El Arish once daily. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 8h 45m.
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- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,700
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Proserpine to Cardwell
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–1,533
- 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
- $21–100
- Gold Class
- $1,224
- Heritage Class
- $1,533
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Cardwell Brasenose Street to El Arish
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
Bus from Proserpine to El Arish
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- +61 (0)407 337 661
- info@missionlink.com.au
- Website
- missionlink.com.au
Shuttle from Cairns Airport to El Arish
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $74
- Schedules at
- missionlink.com.au
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