There are 4 ways to get from Rockhampton to Longreach by plane, 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
best- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Longreach (LRE)plane ROK - LRE
4h 55m$650–1,400Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rockhampton to Longreachtrain Spirit of the Outback
14h 46m$80–2,583Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Longreachbus Longreach
9h 35m$100–230Drive 685.6 km
- Drive from Rockhampton to Longreachcar 685.6 km
7h 43m$124–179
Rockhampton to Longreach by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Longreach is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Longreach is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $650 - $1,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Longreach. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 9h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rockhampton and arriving at Longreach. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 14h 46m.
The distance between Rockhampton and Longreach is 633 km. The road distance is 685.6 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Longreach without a car is to bus which takes 9h 35m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Longreach (LRE), including transfers and time at the airport.
Rockhampton to Longreach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.
Rockhampton to Longreach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Rockhampton station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Longreach is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $650 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 9h 35m, you could also train, which costs $80 - $2,600 and takes 14h 46m.
What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and Longreach, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Longreach (LRE) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Rockhampton to Longreach twice a week. Tickets cost $100–230 and the journey takes 9h 35m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rockhampton to Longreach via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,400
Flights from Rockhampton to Longreach via Brisbane, Blackall
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,400
Flights from Rockhampton to Longreach via Brisbane, Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,400
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
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 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
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There is no direct flight from Rockhampton Airport to Longreach Airport. The quickest flight takes 5h 40m and has one stopover.
Rockhampton to Longreach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Longreach station.
Rockhampton to Longreach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Longreach station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton to Longreach is 686 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Rockhampton to Longreach.
Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Rockhampton Airport to Longreach Airport.
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