The average train between Melbourne and Longreach takes 2d 22h and the fastest train takes 2d 20h. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Melbourne to Longreach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice a week between Melbourne and Longreach. The earliest departure is at 7:50 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Melbourne is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Longreach at 7:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 2d 22h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Melbourne to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Melbourne station and arriving at Longreach station via Central Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 22h.
Melbourne to Longreach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Southern Cross station.
Melbourne to Longreach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Longreach station.
Book your Melbourne to Longreach train tickets online with NSW TrainLink XPT and Queensland Rail Travel.
The distance between Melbourne and Longreach is 1,600 km. The road distance is 3,240 km.
You can take a train from Southern Cross to Longreach via Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 2d 4h.
