There are 7 ways to get from Proserpine to Emerald by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly Whitsunday Coast Airport to Emerald Airport
best- Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Emerald Airport (EMD)PPP - EMD
4h 7m$308–1,269Train
cheapest- Take the train from Proserpine to RockhamptonSpirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Rockhampton to EmeraldSpirit of the Outback
11h 51m$37–2,747Bus
- Take the bus from Proserpine to RockhamptonBrisbane
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to EmeraldLongreach
11h 25m$108–244Drive 471 km
- Drive from Proserpine to Emerald471 km
5h 52m$90–129Train to Mackay, fly to Emerald Airport
- Take the train from Proserpine to Mackay
- Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD)MKY - EMD
8h 50m$538–1,291Fly Whitsunday Coast Airport to Moranbah Airport, drive
- Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)PPP - MOV
- Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Emerald
7h 5m$415–1,607Bus via Carmila
- Take the bus from Proserpine to Carmila
- Take the bus from Carmila to Rockhampton George Street
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
12h 5m$117–197
Proserpine to Emerald by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Proserpine to Emerald is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Proserpine to Emerald is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $300 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Proserpine to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Proserpine and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Proserpine to Emerald. However, there are services departing from Proserpine and arriving at Emerald via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
The distance between Proserpine and Emerald is 365 km. The road distance is 471 km.
The best way to get from Proserpine to Emerald without a car is to bus which takes 11h 25m and costs $100 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Proserpine to Emerald, including transfers.
Proserpine to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Proserpine station.
Proserpine to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Proserpine station.
The best way to get from Proserpine to Emerald is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $300 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $250 and takes 11h 25m, you could also train, which costs $35 - $2,800 and takes 11h 51m.
What companies run services between Proserpine, QLD, Australia and Emerald, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Emerald Airport (EMD) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Proserpine to Emerald via Rockhampton in around 11h 25m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–1,300
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Rockhampton, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,300
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Moranbah Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,500
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,200
Flights from Mackay to Emerald Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–750
- Website
- skytrans.com.au
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Moranbah Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,500
- Website
- allianceairlines.com.au
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Moranbah Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
- 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 Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 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
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
Bus from Rockhampton to Emerald
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- 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 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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Proserpine to Emerald bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Proserpine to Emerald train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Proserpine to Emerald is 471 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Proserpine to Emerald.
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