There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Longreach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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 Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Longreach (LRE)plane SYD - LRE
6h 43m$818–1,522Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Longreachtrain Spirit of the Outback
40h 46m$225–5,243Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Longreachbus Mount Isa
32h 28m$320–757Drive 1,724.5 km
- Drive from Sydney to Longreachcar 1,724.5 km
19h 5m$308–445Bus, train
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Longreachtrain Spirit of the Outback
44h 15m$279–5,192
Sydney to Longreach by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Longreach is to drive which costs $300 - $450 and takes 19h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Longreach is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $800 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Longreach via King George Square, 1c and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Longreach via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 46m.
The distance between Sydney and Longreach is 1358 km. The road distance is 1724.5 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Longreach without a car is to bus which takes 32h 28m and costs $320 - $800.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Sydney to Longreach, including transfers.
Sydney to Longreach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Longreach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Longreach is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $800 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $800 and takes 32h 28m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $5,500 and takes 40h 46m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Longreach, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Jetstar fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Longreach (LRE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Longreach via Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 32h 28m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Longreach via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–1,500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Longreach via Brisbane, Blackall
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $800–1,500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Longreach via Brisbane, Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $800–1,500
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–250
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $85–110
- First
- $120–140
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $130–200
- Flexible
- $170–320
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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Sydney to Longreach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney to Longreach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Longreach is 1725 km. It takes approximately 19h 5m to drive from Sydney to Longreach.
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