There are 5 ways to get from Rockhampton to Proserpine by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rockhampton to ProserpineTownsville / ...
5h 55m$60–160Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rockhampton to ProserpineSpirit of Queensland
6h 17m$23–1,648Drive 456.9 km
- Drive from Rockhampton to Proserpine456.9 km
5h 8m$88–127Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport
- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)ROK - PPP
3h 56m$516–951Fly to Mackay, train
- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Mackay (MKY)ROK - MKY
- Take the train from Mackay to Proserpine
4h 39m$260–982
Rockhampton to Proserpine by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Proserpine is to bus which costs $60 - $160 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Proserpine is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $500 - $950.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Proserpine. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Proserpine. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Rockhampton and Proserpine is 470 km. The road distance is 456.9 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Proserpine without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $60 - $160.
The bus from Rockhampton to Proserpine takes 5h 55m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Rockhampton to Proserpine bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.
Rockhampton to Proserpine train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Rockhampton station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Proserpine is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $60 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $1,700 and takes 6h 17m, you could also fly, which costs $500 - $950 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and Proserpine, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Rockhampton to Proserpine twice daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Rockhampton to Proserpine 4 times a week. Tickets cost $23–1,648 and the journey takes 6h 17m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–500
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–800
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Whitsunday Coast Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- 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 Mackay to Proserpine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- 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 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
- 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
Rockhampton to Proserpine bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Proserpine station.
Rockhampton to Proserpine train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Proserpine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton to Proserpine is 457 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Rockhampton to Proserpine.
There are 371+ hotels available in Proserpine.






