There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Longreach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Longreach (LRE)plane TSV - LRE
6h 20m$290–1,200Drive 672.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Townsville to Longreachcar 672.4 km
9h 42m$121–174Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Townsville to Cloncurrybus Mount Isa
- Take the bus from Cloncurry to Longreachbus Brisbane
18h$207–440Train
- Take the train from Townsville to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of Queensland
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Longreachtrain Spirit of the Outback
25h 25m$160–5,180Bus via Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Longreachbus Longreach
22h 20m$210–409
Townsville to Longreach by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Longreach is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Townsville to Longreach is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $290 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Longreach via Cloncurry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
No, there is no direct train from Townsville to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Longreach via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 25m.
The distance between Townsville and Longreach is 532 km. The road distance is 672.4 km.
The best way to get from Townsville to Longreach without a car is to bus which takes 18h and costs $200 - $440.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Longreach (LRE), including transfers and time at the airport.
Townsville to Longreach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.
Townsville to Longreach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.
The best way to get from Townsville to Longreach is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $290 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $440 and takes 18h, you could also train, which costs $160 - $5,500 and takes 25h 25m.
What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Longreach, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Longreach (LRE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Townsville to Longreach via Cloncurry in around 18h.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Townsville Airport to Longreach via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Townsville Airport to Longreach via Brisbane, Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,200
Flights from Townsville Airport to Longreach via Brisbane, Blackall
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,200
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Townsville to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–2,580
- 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
- $2,060
- Heritage Class
- $2,580
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 Townsville to Cloncurry
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $120–170
- Advantage
- $140–220
- Flexible
- $180–260
Bus from Cloncurry to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $85–130
- Advantage
- $100–150
- Flexible
- $120–180
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
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Townsville to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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There is no direct flight from Townsville Airport Airport to Longreach Airport. The quickest flight takes 6h 25m and has one stopover.
Townsville to Longreach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cloncurry station.
Townsville to Longreach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Longreach is 672 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Townsville to Longreach.
Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas offer flights from Townsville Airport Airport to Longreach Airport.
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