There are 4 ways to get from Caloundra to Longreach by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Longreach (LRE)plane BNE - LRE
5h 42m$440–828Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nambour to Longreachtrain Spirit of the Outback
26h 12m$132–4,602Bus
- Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop B to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hillsbus R616
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Longreachbus Mount Isa
22h 6m$182–442Drive 1,205.1 km
- Drive from Caloundra to Longreachcar 1,205.1 km
13h 18m$220–318
Caloundra to Longreach by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Longreach is to bus which costs $180 - $450 and takes 22h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Longreach is to train and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $440 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Bowman Rd near First Ave and arriving at Longreach via Landsborough station, stop B, RBWH station, platform 1 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Caloundra to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Nambour and arriving at Longreach via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 12m.
The distance between Caloundra and Longreach is 1091 km. The road distance is 1205.1 km.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Longreach without a car is to bus which takes 22h 6m and costs $180 - $450.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Caloundra to Longreach, including transfers.
Caloundra to Longreach bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, stop B.
Caloundra to Longreach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Nambour station.
The best way to get from Caloundra to Longreach is to bus which takes 22h 6m and costs $180 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $4,600 and takes 26h 12m.
What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Longreach, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Longreach via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, stop B, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, RBWH station, platform 1, Roma Street busway, platform 2, and Brisbane in around 22h 6m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Longreach twice a week. Tickets cost $130–4,518 and the journey takes 23h 39m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–800
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Longreach via Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $420–800
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Longreach via Blackall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $420–800
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Landsborough station, stop B to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
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Caloundra to Longreach bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills station.
Caloundra to Longreach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Longreach station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Longreach is 1205 km. It takes approximately 13h 18m to drive from Caloundra to Longreach.
There are 14+ hotels available in Longreach.