There are 4 ways to get from Rockhampton to Longreach (Station) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Rockhampton (ROK) to Longreach (LRE)plane ROK - LRE
4h 57m$660–1,339Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rockhampton to Longreachtrain Spirit of the Outback
14h 50m$80–2,583Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Longreachbus Longreach
9h 39m$100–230Drive 686.2 km
- Drive from Rockhampton to Longreach (Station)car 686.2 km
7h 43m$123–178
Rockhampton to Longreach (Station) by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockhampton to Longreach (Station) is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Rockhampton to Longreach (Station) is to fly which takes 4h 57m 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 (Station) is 636 km. The road distance is 686.2 km.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Longreach (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 9h 39m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Rockhampton to Longreach (Station), including transfers.
Rockhampton to Longreach (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Rockhampton station.
Rockhampton to Longreach (Station) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Rockhampton station.
The best way to get from Rockhampton to Longreach (Station) is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $650 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $230 and takes 9h 39m, you could also train, which costs $80 - $2,600 and takes 14h 50m.
What companies run services between Rockhampton, QLD, Australia and Longreach (Station), 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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Rockhampton to Longreach (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Longreach station.
Rockhampton to Longreach (Station) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Longreach station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockhampton to Longreach (Station) is 686 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Rockhampton to Longreach (Station).
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