There are 4 ways to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Longreach by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
- Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Longreach (LRE)plane BNE - LRE
6h 53m$463–815Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nambour to Longreachtrain Spirit of the Outback
23h 55m$191–4,672Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Longreachbus Mount Isa
22h 52m$212–492Drive 1,165 km
- Drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Longreachcar 1,165 km
14h 13m$212–306
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Longreach by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Longreach is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 14h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Longreach is to train and fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $460 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Longreach. However, there are services departing from South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr and arriving at Longreach via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Nambour and arriving at Longreach via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 55m.
The distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) and Longreach is 1130 km. The road distance is 1165 km.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Longreach without a car is to bus which takes 22h 52m and costs $210 - $500.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Longreach, including transfers.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Longreach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Mooloolaba station.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Longreach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Nambour station.
The best way to get from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Longreach is to bus which takes 22h 52m and costs $210 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $4,700 and takes 23h 55m.
What companies run services between Sunshine Coast (Region), QLD, Australia and Longreach, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from South Coolum Rd near Green Oaks Dr to Longreach via Maroochydore station, platform 1, Mooloolaba, and Brisbane in around 22h 52m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Longreach twice a week. Tickets cost $130–4,518 and the journey takes 23h 39m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–750
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Longreach via Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $410–750
Flights from Brisbane Airport to Longreach via Blackall
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $410–750
Train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Mooloolaba to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Brisbane to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–440
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $180–260
- Flexible
- $220–440
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Sunshine Coast (Region) to Longreach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sunshine Coast (Region) to Longreach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Longreach station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Coast (Region) to Longreach is 1165 km. It takes approximately 14h 13m to drive from Sunshine Coast (Region) to Longreach.
There are 14+ hotels available in Longreach.