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

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

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  1. Fly from Longreach

    best
    1. Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane LRE - TSV
    5h 10m
    $320–1,200

  2. Drive  672.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Longreach to Townsvillecar car 672.5 km
    9h 42m
    $142–205

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Longreach to Cloncurrybus bus Mount Isa
    2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Townsvillebus bus Townsville
    17h 39m
    $208–462

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Longreach to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of the Outback
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    25h 51m
    $160–5,182

  5. Railbus to Winton Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Longreach to Wintonbus bus
    2. Fly from Winton Airport (WIN) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane WIN - TSV
    4h 32m
    $298–625

  6. Bus via Rockhampton

    1. Take the bus from Longreach to Rockhamptonbus bus Rockhampton
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Townsvillebus bus Au050-1 / ...
    22h 6m
    $220–409

Longreach to Townsville by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration17h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 532.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

Qantas and Jetstar fly from Longreach (LRE) to Townsville Airport (TSV) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longreach to Townsville via Cloncurry in around 17h 39m.

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