What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Longreach?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Longreach is to drive which costs $330 - $490 and takes 22h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide to Longreach?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Longreach is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $330 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Longreach?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide station to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St and arriving at Longreach via Blende St After Bromide St, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge and Toowoomba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

Is there a direct train between Adelaide and Longreach?

No, there is no direct train from Adelaide to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Longreach via Central station, platform 5 and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 10h.

How far is it from Adelaide to Longreach?

The distance between Adelaide and Longreach is 1401 km. The road distance is 1757.8 km.

How do I travel from Adelaide to Longreach without a car?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Longreach without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs $380 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Longreach?

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Adelaide to Longreach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Longreach bus from?

Adelaide to Longreach bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Longreach train from?

Adelaide to Longreach train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Great Southern, depart from Adelaide station.

Train, bus or fly from Adelaide to Longreach?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Longreach is to fly which takes 7h 46m and costs $330 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380 - $750 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also train, which costs $2,400 - $11,000 and takes 3 days 10h.

Where does the Adelaide to Longreach bus arrive?

Adelaide to Longreach bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Blende St After Bromide St station.

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Longreach?

Longreach is 30 min behind Adelaide. It is currently 9:54 AM in Adelaide and 9:24 AM in Longreach.

Where does the Adelaide to Longreach train arrive?

Adelaide to Longreach train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Great Southern, arrive at Brisbane station.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Longreach?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Longreach is 1758 km. It takes approximately 22h 14m to drive from Adelaide to Longreach.

Where can I stay near Longreach?

There are 12+ hotels available in Longreach.

Adelaide to Longreach - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Adelaide to Longreach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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Fly
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1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Longreach (LRE)ADL - LRE
7h 46m
$335–1,005
Bus
1. Take the bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Blende St After Bromide St586
2. Take the bus from Blende St After Bromide St to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1590
3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office513
4. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Toowoomba
5. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Longreach
2d 2h
$386–724
Train
1. Take the train from Adelaide to BrisbaneGreat Southern Rail
2. Take the train from Roma Street to LongreachSpirit of the Outback
3d 10h
$2,431–10,391
Drive 1,757.8 km
1. Drive from Adelaide to Longreach1,757.8 km
22h 14m
$335–484

Adelaide to Longreach by bus

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2d 2hAverage Duration

$386Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Adelaide to Longreach.

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Distance: 1,400.7 km
Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Longreach, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Longreach (LRE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Adelaide Central Bus Station, Franklin St to Longreach via Blende St After Bromide St, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, and Toowoomba in around 2d 2h.

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