There are 6 ways to get from Proserpine to Mount Isa by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the bus from Townsville to Mount Isabus Mount Isa
16h 34m$168–1,254Train
cheapest- Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Townsville station to Mount Isa stationtrain Inlander
25h 4m$137–4,633Drive 1,107.7 km
- Drive from Proserpine to Mount Isacar 1,107.7 km
12h 14m$230–332Fly
- Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane PPP - ISA
16h 49m$722–2,085Bus via Townsville
- Take the bus from Proserpine to Townsvillebus Au050 / ...
- Take the bus from Townsville to Mount Isabus Mount Isa
17h 48m$176–387Bus
- Take the bus from Proserpine to Townsvillebus Townsville / ...
- Take the bus from Townsville to Mount Isabus Mount Isa
18h 5m$182–428
Proserpine to Mount Isa by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Proserpine to Mount Isa is to bus via Townsville which costs $170 - $390 and takes 17h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Proserpine to Mount Isa is to drive which takes 12h 14m and costs $220 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Proserpine to Mount Isa. However, there are services departing from Proserpine and arriving at Mount Isa via Sturt Street and Townsville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Proserpine to Mount Isa station. However, there are services departing from Proserpine and arriving at Mount Isa station via Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 4m.
The distance between Proserpine and Mount Isa is 1161 km. The road distance is 1107.7 km.
The best way to get from Proserpine to Mount Isa without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 34m and costs $160 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 16h 34m to get from Proserpine to Mount Isa, including transfers.
Proserpine to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Proserpine station.
Proserpine to Mount Isa train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Proserpine station.
The best way to get from Proserpine to Mount Isa is to train which takes 25h 4m and costs $130 - $4,700. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $700 - $2,100 and takes 16h 49m, you could also bus via Townsville, which costs $170 - $390 and takes 17h 48m.
What companies run services between Proserpine, QLD, Australia and Mount Isa, QLD, Australia?
You can take a train from Proserpine to Mount Isa station via Townsville and Townsville station in around 25h 4m. Alternatively, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and three other airlines fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) twice daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,400
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,000
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Whitsunday Coast Airport to Mount Isa Airport via Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,000
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Proserpine to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–933
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $45–60
- Gold Class
- $745
- Heritage Class
- $933
Train from Proserpine to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–933
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $45–60
- Gold Class
- $745
- Heritage Class
- $933
Train from Townsville station to Mount Isa station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–3,653
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $100–150
- AChoice
- $180–240
- Gold Class
- $2,916
- Heritage Class
- $3,653
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Townsville to Mount Isa
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
Bus from Townsville to Mount Isa
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
Bus from Proserpine to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $80–110
Bus from Townsville to Mount Isa
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Proserpine to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
Bus from Proserpine to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Premier Motor Service
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Booking & Getting There
Proserpine to Mount Isa bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Townsville station.
Proserpine to Mount Isa train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Proserpine to Mount Isa is 1108 km. It takes approximately 12h 14m to drive from Proserpine to Mount Isa.
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