There are 3 ways to get from Alpha to Longreach by bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Alpha to Longreach by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alpha to Longreach is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Alpha to Longreach is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $40 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alpha and arriving at Longreach. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alpha and arriving at Longreach. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Alpha and Longreach is 248 km. The road distance is 247.4 km.
The best way to get from Alpha to Longreach without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $45 - $90.
The bus from Alpha to Longreach takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Alpha to Longreach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Alpha station.
Alpha to Longreach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Alpha station.
The best way to get from Alpha to Longreach is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $950 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Alpha, QLD, Australia and Longreach, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Alpha to Longreach twice a week. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Alpha to Longreach twice a week. Tickets cost $35–929 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Alpha to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–929
- 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
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $45–60
- Gold Class
- $742
- Heritage Class
- $929
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Alpha to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Alpha to Longreach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Longreach station.
Alpha to Longreach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Longreach station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alpha to Longreach is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Alpha to Longreach.
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