How far is Proserpine from Townsville?

The distance separating Proserpine and Townsville is 140 miles (225 km).

What are the best sights and things to do in Townsville?

Once in Townsville, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Riverway, The Strand, Reef HQ Aquarium, Castle Hill and National Trust Heritage Centre.

Bus Proserpine to Townsville from $60 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Proserpine to Townsville on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:15am	Proserpine	6h 45m	4:00pm	Townsville	Cheapest
	Bus	9:15am	Proserpine	5h 5m	2:20pm	Townsville	Fastest

Next departures for Proserpine to Townsville on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:35am	Proserpine	5h 5m	12:40pm	Townsville	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:25am	Proserpine	8h 15m	12:40pm	Townsville	No tags
Bus	7:35am	Proserpine	6h 45m	2:20pm	Townsville	No tags

Next departures for Proserpine to Townsville on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15am	Proserpine	6h 45m	4:00pm	Townsville	Cheapest
Bus	7:35am	Proserpine	5h 5m	12:40pm	Townsville	Fastest
Bus	9:15am	Proserpine	5h 5m	2:20pm	Townsville	No tags
Bus	4:25am	Proserpine	8h 15m	12:40pm	Townsville	No tags
Bus	7:35am	Proserpine	6h 45m	2:20pm	Townsville	No tags

Next departures for Proserpine to Townsville on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:35am	Proserpine	5h 5m	12:40pm	Townsville	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:25am	Proserpine	8h 15m	12:40pm	Townsville	No tags
Bus	7:35am	Proserpine	6h 45m	2:20pm	Townsville	No tags

Next departures for Proserpine to Townsville on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:25am	Proserpine	8h 15m	12:40pm	Townsville	Cheapest
Bus	7:35am	Proserpine	5h 5m	12:40pm	Townsville	Fastest
Bus	4:25am	Proserpine	8h 15m	12:40pm	Townsville	No tags
Bus	7:35am	Proserpine	6h 45m	2:20pm	Townsville	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:19 PM AEST.

Get from Proserpine to Townsville

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

5h 5mAverage Duration

139 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound Australia

4/52,360 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.8

Based on 2360 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Greyhound Australia ticket prices on this trip start at $53

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Proserpine to Townsville by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/21

$80

11/22

$81

Today

$67

11/24

$79

11/25

$75

11/26

No data

11/27

No data

11/28

$79

The cheapest trip from Proserpine to Townsville was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $67

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Proserpine to Townsville, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $67 to $83 for a bus ticket from Proserpine to Townsville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $75 which is on 2025-11-25.