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

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

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  1. Fly to Longreach

    best
    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Longreach (LRE)plane plane TSV - LRE
    6h 15m
    $320–1,200

  2. Drive  672.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Townsville to Longreachcar car 672.4 km
    9h 42m
    $142–205

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Cloncurrybus bus Mount Isa
    2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Longreachbus bus Brisbane
    18h
    $208–462

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Townsville to Rockhamptontrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Longreachtrain train Spirit of the Outback
    25h 25m
    $160–5,180

  5. Fly to Winton Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Winton Airport (WIN)plane plane TSV - WIN
    2. Take the bus from Winton to Longreachbus bus
    4h 39m
    $322–684

  6. Bus via Rockhampton

    1. Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus bus Au050-1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rockhampton to Longreachbus bus Longreach
    22h 20m
    $220–401

Townsville to Longreach by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration18hAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 532.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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.

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