There are 4 ways to get from Longreach to Rockhampton by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Rockhampton (ROK)plane LRE - ROK
5h 35m$650–1,400Train
cheapest- Take the train from Longreach to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of the Outback
15h 15m$80–2,583Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Longreach to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
9h 20m$100–230Drive 685.3 km
- Drive from Longreach to Rockhamptoncar 685.3 km
7h 42m$124–179
Longreach to Rockhampton by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Longreach to Rockhampton is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Longreach to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $650 - $1,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Longreach and arriving at Rockhampton. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Longreach and arriving at Rockhampton. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 15h 15m.
The distance between Longreach and Rockhampton is 633 km. The road distance is 685.3 km.
The best way to get from Longreach to Rockhampton without a car is to bus which takes 9h 20m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to fly from Longreach (LRE) to Rockhampton (ROK), including transfers and time at the airport.
Longreach to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Longreach station.
Longreach to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Longreach station.
The best way to get from Longreach to Rockhampton is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $650 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 9h 20m, you could also train, which costs $80 - $2,600 and takes 15h 15m.
What companies run services between Longreach, QLD, Australia and Rockhampton, QLD, Australia?
Qantas flies from Longreach (LRE) to Rockhampton (ROK) once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Longreach to Rockhampton twice a week. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 9h 20m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Longreach to Rockhampton via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,400
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Longreach to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $80–2,583
- Book at
- https://queenslandrailtravel-booking.opendestinations.com/BookingSite/rail/search
- Website
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/Pages/Timetable.aspx
- BQuick
- $80–110
- AChoice
- $130–170
- Gold Class
- $2,062
- Heritage Class
- $2,583
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Longreach to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $100–160
- Advantage
- $130–190
- Flexible
- $160–230
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There is no direct flight from Longreach Airport to Rockhampton Airport. The quickest flight takes 5h 35m and has one stopover.
Longreach to Rockhampton bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Longreach to Rockhampton train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Longreach to Rockhampton is 685 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Longreach to Rockhampton.
Qantas offers flights from Longreach Airport to Rockhampton Airport.
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