There are 4 ways to get from Broadmeadow to Longreach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Longreach (LRE)plane NTL - LRE
6h 36m$408–1,214Train
cheapest- Take the train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Longreachtrain Spirit of the Outback
38h 26m$200–5,228Bus
- Take the bus from Newcastle to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Longreachbus Mount Isa
35h 18m$284–575Drive 1,624.9 km
- Drive from Broadmeadow to Longreachcar 1,624.9 km
18h 2m$290–419
Broadmeadow to Longreach by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Broadmeadow to Longreach is to drive which costs $290 - $420 and takes 18h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Broadmeadow to Longreach is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $400 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Broadmeadow to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Lambton Rd At Curley Rd and arriving at Longreach via Newcastle and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Broadmeadow station to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Broadmeadow Station and arriving at Longreach via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 26m.
The distance between Broadmeadow and Longreach is 1304 km. The road distance is 1624.9 km.
The best way to get from Broadmeadow to Longreach without a car is to bus which takes 35h 18m and costs $280 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Broadmeadow to Longreach, including transfers.
Broadmeadow to Longreach bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Newcastle station.
Broadmeadow to Longreach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadow Station.
The best way to get from Broadmeadow to Longreach is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $400 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $600 and takes 35h 18m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $5,500 and takes 38h 26m.
What companies run services between Broadmeadow, NSW, Australia and Longreach, QLD, Australia?
Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Longreach (LRE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lambton Rd At Curley Rd to Longreach via Watt St Opp Customs House, Newcastle, and Brisbane in around 35h 18m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Longreach via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,200
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Longreach via Brisbane, Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,200
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Longreach via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,700
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Longreach via Brisbane, Blackall
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,200
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Broadmeadow Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–230
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $70–90
- First
- $95–130
- Sleeper
- $200–230
- 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
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Newcastle to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Broadmeadow to Longreach bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Longreach is 1h behind Broadmeadow. It is currently 1:33 PM in Broadmeadow and 12:33 PM in Longreach.
Broadmeadow to Longreach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Broadmeadow to Longreach is 1625 km. It takes approximately 18h 2m to drive from Broadmeadow to Longreach.
There are 13+ hotels available in Longreach.














