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How to get fromLongreach to Cairnsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Longreach

    best
    1. Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane LRE - CNS
    7h 40m
    $500–1,400

  2. Drive 979.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Longreach to Cairnscar car 979.6 km
    12h 20m
    $177–255

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Longreach to Rockhamptonbus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns Central Stationbus bus Pm16
    26h 55m
    $239–420

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Longreach to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of the Outback
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Cairns Central Stationtrain train Spirit of Queensland
    32h 31m
    $190–6,482

  5. Railbus to Winton Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Longreach to Wintonbus bus
    2. Fly from Winton Airport (WIN) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane WIN - CNS
    7h 42m
    $368–925

  6. Bus via Cairns

    1. Take the bus from Longreach to Rockhamptonbus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Cairnsbus bus Au050 / ...
    27h 35m
    $259–490

Longreach to Cairns by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration26h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 751.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Longreach, QLD, Australia and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Jetstar fly from Longreach (LRE) to Cairns (CNS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longreach to Cairns Central Station via Rockhampton George Street in around 26h 55m.

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