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How to get fromMelbourne to Longreach (Station)by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Longreach (Station) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Longreach

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Longreach (LRE)plane plane MEL - LRE
    7h 11m
    $891–1,244

  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 48m
    $425–931

  4. Drive  1,934.4 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Longreach (Station)car car 1,934.4 km
    21h 2m
    $352–508

  5. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Longreach

    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 59m
    $415–1,528

  6. Fly Melbourne Airport to Barcaldine Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane plane MEL - BCI
    2. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Longreachbus bus
    9h 29m
    $438–1,178

  7. Bus via Cabramatta

    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 bus from Brisbane to Longreachbus bus
    2d 1h
    $378–715

Melbourne to Longreach (Station) by train and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,606.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Longreach (Station), 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 48m.

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