There are 4 ways to get from Burleigh Heads to Longreach by tram, train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Tram, train, fly
best- Take the tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4tram
- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Longreach (LRE)plane BNE - LRE
6h 20m$420–828Train
cheapest- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Streettrain Vlbd / ...
- Take the train from Roma Street to Longreachtrain Spirit of the Outback
29h 6m$142–5,002Bus
- Take the bus from Burleigh Heads to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Longreachbus Mount Isa
21h$203–452Drive 1,241 km
- Drive from Burleigh Heads to Longreachcar 1,241 km
13h 27m$223–322
Burleigh Heads to Longreach by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burleigh Heads to Longreach is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 13h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Burleigh Heads to Longreach is to tram and train and fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $420 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Burleigh Heads to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Burleigh Heads and arriving at Longreach via Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.
No, there is no direct train from Burleigh Heads station to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 and arriving at Longreach via Helensvale station, platform 2 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 6m.
The distance between Burleigh Heads and Longreach is 1099 km. The road distance is 1241 km.
The best way to get from Burleigh Heads to Longreach without a car is to bus which takes 21h and costs $200 - $460.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Burleigh Heads to Longreach, including transfers.
Burleigh Heads to Longreach bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Burleigh Heads station.
Burleigh Heads to Longreach train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Burleigh Heads to Longreach is to bus which takes 21h and costs $200 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $5,000 and takes 29h 6m.
What companies run services between Burleigh Heads, QLD, Australia and Longreach, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Burleigh Heads to Longreach via Brisbane in around 21h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Longreach via Helensvale station, platform 4, Helensvale station, platform 2, and Roma Street in around 29h 6m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–800
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Longreach via Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–800
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Longreach via Blackall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–800
- Phone
- 13 12 30
- Website
- translink.com.au
Tram from Burleigh Heads station, platform 1 to Helensvale station, platform 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
Train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://translink.com.au/
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,907
- 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
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,918
- Heritage Class
- $4,907
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Burleigh Heads to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–420
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $180–260
- Advantage
- $230–340
- Flexible
- $290–420
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More Questions & Answers
Burleigh Heads to Longreach bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Burleigh Heads to Longreach train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burleigh Heads to Longreach is 1241 km. It takes approximately 13h 27m to drive from Burleigh Heads to Longreach.
There are 14+ hotels available in Longreach.











