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How to get fromMelbourne to Longreachby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Longreach (LRE)plane plane MEL - LRE
    7h 9m
    $878–1,228

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Longreachtrain train
    2d 4h
    $307–5,487

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Longreachbus bus
    44h 47m
    $424–930

  4. Drive  1,933.8 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Longreachcar car 1,933.8 km
    21h 2m
    $353–510

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Longreach (LRE)plane plane AVV - LRE
    13h 57m
    $402–1,512

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Liverpoolbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Longreachtrain train
    2d 9h
    $338–5,275

Melbourne to Longreach by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,603.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

Qantas and Jetstar fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Longreach (LRE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Longreach via Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 44h 47m.

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