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How to get fromSydney to Longreachby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Longreach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Longreach

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Longreach (LRE)plane plane SYD - LRE
    6h 23m
    $771–1,524

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Longreachtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    40h 46m
    $225–5,243

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Brisbane
    2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Longreachbus bus Mount Isa
    32h 28m
    $320–756

  4. Drive  1,724.5 km

    1. Drive from Sydney to Longreachcar car 1,724.5 km
    19h 5m
    $312–451

  5. Fly to Barcaldine Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane plane SYD - BCI
    2. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Longreachbus bus
    8h 56m
    $361–1,174

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Brisbanebus bus Au001
    2. Take the train from Roma Street to Longreachtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    44h 15m
    $278–5,203

Sydney to Longreach by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration32h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$320Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,358.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Longreach, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia 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.

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