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

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

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane LRE - MEL
    6h
    $593–1,127

  2. Train via Sydney

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Longreach to Roma Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain train 32
    3. Take the train from Central Station to Southern Crosstrain train 623 / ...
    2d 5h
    $276–5,406

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Longreach to Brisbanebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer Stbus bus
    2d 1h
    $316–602

  4. Drive 1,933.8 km

    1. Drive from Longreach to Melbournecar car 1,933.8 km
    20h 56m
    $341–493

  5. Fly to Avalon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane LRE - AVV
    2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    9h 33m
    $401–1,290

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Longreach to Roma Streettrain train Spirit of the Outback
    2. Take the train from Brisbane to Southern Crosstrain train
    3d 6h
    $2,742–8,607

Longreach to Melbourne by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$316Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,603.9 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Longreach, QLD, Australia and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Qantas flies from Longreach (LRE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longreach to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 in around 2d 1h.

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