There are 7 ways to get from Armidale to Longreach by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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Fly to Longreach
best- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Longreach (LRE)plane ARM - LRE
10h 31m$553–1,704Drive 1,348.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Armidale to Longreachcar 1,348.6 km
15h 2m$250–361Bus
- Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Stationbus Dt2
- Take the bus from Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Longreachbus
28h 50m$293–570Bus, train
- Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Stationbus Dt2
- Take the train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Longreachtrain
36h 5m$253–5,285Fly to Barcaldine Airport, bus
- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane ARM - BCI
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Longreachbus
23h 19m$580–1,649Fly to Blackall Airport, bus
- Fly from Armidale (ARM) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane ARM - BKQ
- Take the bus from Blackall to Longreachbus
12h 28m$920–2,610Bus, train via Urunga
- Take the bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Urunga Stationbus Dt2
- Take the bus from Urunga to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Longreachtrain
39h 27m$276–5,185
Armidale to Longreach by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Armidale to Longreach is to drive which costs $250 - $370 and takes 15h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Armidale to Longreach is to fly which takes 10h 31m and costs $550 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Armidale to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Armidale Visitor Information Centre and arriving at Longreach via Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 50m.
The distance between Armidale and Longreach is 1081 km. The road distance is 1348.6 km.
The best way to get from Armidale to Longreach without a car is to bus which takes 28h 50m and costs $290 - $600.
It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Armidale to Longreach, including transfers.
Armidale to Longreach bus services, operated by Dorrigo Transit, depart from Armidale Visitor Information Centre station.
The best way to get from Armidale to Longreach is to fly which takes 10h 31m and costs $550 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $600 and takes 28h 50m.
Armidale to Longreach bus services, operated by Dorrigo Transit, arrive at Coffs Harbour Station.
Longreach is 1h behind Armidale. It is currently 7:52 AM in Armidale and 6:52 AM in Longreach.
What companies run services between Armidale, NSW, Australia and Longreach, QLD, Australia?
Qantas flies from Armidale (ARM) to Longreach (LRE) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Longreach via Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop and Brisbane in around 28h 50m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Armidale to Longreach via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,700
Flights from Armidale to Barcaldine Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 5m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,600
Flights from Armidale to Barcaldine Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,000
Flights from Armidale to Barcaldine Airport via Tamworth, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,700
Flights from Armidale to Blackall Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,500
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Coffs Harbour Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $40–55
- First
- $55–75
- Sleeper
- $150–180
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,907
- 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
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,918
- Heritage Class
- $4,907
- Phone
- +61 (0)2 5625 0065
- admin@dorrigotransit.com.au
- Website
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Coffs Harbour Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
Bus from Armidale Visitor Information Centre to Urunga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Schedules at
- dorrigotransit.com.au
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Coffs Harbour Station, Coach Stop to Roma Street Station, Stand F
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–420
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $180–260
- Advantage
- $230–340
- Flexible
- $290–420
Bus from Barcaldine to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $27–45
- Flexible
- $30–45
Bus from Blackall to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $45–65
- Advantage
- $45–70
- Flexible
- $50–80
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Urunga to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Armidale to Longreach is 1349 km. It takes approximately 15h 2m to drive from Armidale to Longreach.
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