There are 7 ways to get from Palm Cove to Longreach by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Winton Airport, bus
best- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Winton Airport (WIN)plane CNS - WIN
- Take the bus from Winton to Longreachbus
9h 57m$440–1,116Drive 1,004.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Palm Cove to Longreachcar 1,004.2 km
12h 43m$181–261Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Cairns to Rockhamptonbus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Longreachbus Longreach
29h 12m$270–610Train
- Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Longreachtrain Spirit of the Outback
33h 37m$190–6,500Fly to Barcaldine Airport, bus
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane CNS - BCI
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Longreachbus
11h 11m$428–1,446Fly to Blackall Airport, bus
- Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane CNS - BKQ
- Take the bus from Blackall to Longreachbus
13h 50m$428–1,406Bus via Cairns Central Station
- Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Streetbus Pm19
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Longreachbus Longreach
29h 21m$230–430
Palm Cove to Longreach by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palm Cove to Longreach is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 12h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Palm Cove to Longreach is to fly and bus which takes 9h 57m and costs $440 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Palm Cove to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Williams Esplanade at Caryota St and arriving at Longreach via Cairns and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Palm Cove station to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Longreach via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 37m.
The distance between Palm Cove and Longreach is 895 km. The road distance is 1004.2 km.
The best way to get from Palm Cove to Longreach without a car is to bus which takes 29h 12m and costs $270 - $650.
It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Palm Cove to Longreach, including transfers.
Palm Cove to Longreach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Cairns station.
Palm Cove to Longreach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.
The best way to get from Palm Cove to Longreach is to bus which takes 29h 12m and costs $270 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $6,500 and takes 33h 37m.
What companies run services between Palm Cove, QLD, Australia and Longreach, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Williams Esplanade at Caryota St to Longreach via Cairns and Rockhampton in around 29h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Williams Esplanade at Caryota St to Longreach via Cairns Central Terminus, Cairns Central Station, and Rockhampton in around 33h 37m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cairns to Barcaldine Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–2,800
Flights from Cairns to Blackall Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $360–2,500
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Cairns to Winton Airport via Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,000
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–3,847
- 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
- $110–150
- AChoice
- $190–250
- Gold Class
- $3,072
- Heritage Class
- $3,847
Train from Rockhampton to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 46m
- 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 Winton to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $40–60
- Advantage
- $40–60
- Flexible
- $45–70
Bus from Cairns to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–380
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $170–240
- Advantage
- $210–310
- Flexible
- $260–380
Bus from Rockhampton to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- 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
Bus from Barcaldine to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $27–45
- Flexible
- $30–45
Bus from Blackall to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–65
- Advantage
- $45–70
- Flexible
- $50–80
Bus from Rockhampton to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- 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
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Palm Cove to Longreach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Palm Cove to Longreach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palm Cove to Longreach is 1004 km. It takes approximately 12h 43m to drive from Palm Cove to Longreach.
There are 14+ hotels available in Longreach.









