There are 5 ways to get from Townsville to Longreach (Station) 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 22m$310–1,164Drive 671.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Townsville to Longreach (Station)car 671.5 km
9h 41m$120–173Bus (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 29m$160–5,180Bus via Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Townsville to Rockhamptonbus Au050-1 / ...
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Longreachbus Longreach
22h 24m$208–406
Townsville to Longreach (Station) by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Townsville to Longreach (Station) is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Townsville to Longreach (Station) is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $310 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Townsville to Longreach (Station). 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 (Station). However, there are services departing from Townsville and arriving at Longreach via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 29m.
The distance between Townsville and Longreach (Station) is 535 km. The road distance is 671.5 km.
The best way to get from Townsville to Longreach (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 18h and costs $200 - $440.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Townsville to Longreach (Station), including transfers.
Townsville to Longreach (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Townsville station.
Townsville to Longreach (Station) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Townsville station.
The best way to get from Townsville to Longreach (Station) is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $310 - $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 29m.
What companies run services between Townsville, QLD, Australia and Longreach (Station), 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
- $300–1,200
Flights from Townsville Airport to Longreach via Brisbane, Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,200
Flights from Townsville Airport to Longreach via Brisbane, Blackall
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,200
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Townsville to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–2,580
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- 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
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $80–110
- AChoice
- $130–170
- Gold Class
- $2,062
- Heritage Class
- $2,583
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Townsville to Cloncurry
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- 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
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- 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
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $100–160
- Advantage
- $130–190
- Flexible
- $160–230
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Townsville to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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Townsville to Longreach (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cloncurry station.
Townsville to Longreach (Station) train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Townsville to Longreach (Station) is 671 km. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Townsville to Longreach (Station).
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