Cairns to Proserpine

Cairns to Proserpine

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Cairns to Proserpine Schedule

Cairns to Proserpine Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Greyhound Australia Premium 01:30 - 21:28AUD 177
Qantas Airways Economy 06:00 - 14:35AUD 746.71
Queensland Rail Economy Seat 09:35 - 19:04AUD 105
Skytrans Airlines Economy #QN8111:25 - 12:50AUD 360.22
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 13:50 - 11:25AUD 425.72
Jetstar Airways Economy 14:20 - 14:05AUD 752.61
Virgin Australia Airlines Economy 17:35 - 12:35AUD 527.26
Qantas Airways Economy 18:05 - 09:00AUD 1,280.86
Jetstar Airways Economy 20:25 - 20:30AUD 393.73

Transportation from Cairns to Proserpine

Facts about the transport from Cairns to Proserpine

Cheapest Transport$69
Fastest Transport1h 25m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure8:50 PM
Departures per day1
Distance1205 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGreyhound Australia, Jetstar Airways, Queensland Rail, Skytrans Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines

How to get from Cairns to Proserpine

Travelling between Cairns and Proserpine is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 68.56 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 68.56.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Proserpine?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 15 hours to travel between Cairns and Proserpine depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Cairns and Proserpine. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 25m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 14h 35m to reach Proserpine.

How much does it cost to get from Cairns to Proserpine?

Travelling between Cairns and Proserpine can be as cheap as USD 68.56 if you opt for a Queensland Rail train and as expensive as USD 68.56 if you buy a Queensland Rail Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Cairns and Proserpine ?

  • 1 from Cairns to Proserpine starting from 09:35 Cairns until 09:35 Cairns

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cairns to Proserpine.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Cairns to Proserpine, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 190.67.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Cairns and Proserpine

Jetstar Airways, Skytrans Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Cairns to Proserpine overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Cairns and Proserpine

Greyhound Australia

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Cairns to Proserpine?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 81% took a train
  • 19% opted for a bus