There are 4 ways to get from Helensvale to Longreach by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Longreach (LRE)plane BNE - LRE
4h 56m$440–827Train
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
27h 47m$140–5,000Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Longreachbus Mount Isa
21h 35m$200–468Drive 1,217.1 km
- Drive from Helensvale to Longreachcar 1,217.1 km
13h 11m$222–321
Helensvale to Longreach by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensvale to Longreach is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 13h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Helensvale to Longreach is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $440 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensvale to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Helensvale L1 bus stop and arriving at Longreach via Beenleigh and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensvale station to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Helensvale station, platform 2 and arriving at Longreach via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 47m.
The distance between Helensvale and Longreach is 1074 km. The road distance is 1217.1 km.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Longreach without a car is to bus which takes 21h 35m and costs $200 - $470.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Helensvale to Longreach, including transfers.
Helensvale to Longreach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Brisbane station.
Helensvale to Longreach train services, operated by Translink, depart from Helensvale station, platform 2.
The best way to get from Helensvale to Longreach is to bus which takes 21h 35m and costs $200 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $5,000 and takes 27h 47m.
What companies run services between Helensvale, QLD, Australia and Longreach, QLD, Australia?
Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Brisbane to Longreach 5 times a week. Tickets cost $180–440 and the journey takes 18h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to Longreach via Roma Street in around 27h 47m.
- 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
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Brisbane to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–440
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $180–260
- Flexible
- $220–440
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Helensvale to Longreach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Longreach station.
Helensvale to Longreach train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensvale to Longreach is 1217 km. It takes approximately 13h 11m to drive from Helensvale to Longreach.
There are 14+ hotels available in Longreach.