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How to get fromCanberra to Longreachby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Longreach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Longreach

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Longreach (LRE)plane plane CBR - LRE
    8h 17m
    $393–1,205

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Canberra Station to Central Stationtrain train 636 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Longreachtrain train
    45h 54m
    $251–5,287

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Longreachbus bus
    36h 38m
    $351–819

  4. Drive  1,688.4 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Longreachcar car 1,688.4 km
    18h 17m
    $306–442

  5. Fly to Blackall Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane plane CBR - BKQ
    2. Take the bus from Blackall to Longreachbus bus
    12h 4m
    $320–906

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Longreachtrain train
    2d
    $310–5,268

Canberra to Longreach by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration45h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$251Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,411.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Longreach, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Longreach (LRE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Longreach via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 36h 38m.

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