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

The cheapest way to get from Caloundra to Longreach is to bus which costs $170 - $420 and takes 22h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caloundra to Longreach is to train and fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $300 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Caloundra and Longreach?

No, there is no direct bus from Caloundra to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Bowman Rd near First Ave and arriving at Longreach via Landsborough station, stop B, RBWH station, platform 1 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 33m.

How far is it from Caloundra to Longreach?

The distance between Caloundra and Longreach is 1091 km. The road distance is 1205.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Caloundra to Longreach without a car is to bus which takes 22h 33m and costs $170 - $420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Caloundra to Longreach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caloundra to Longreach bus from?

Caloundra to Longreach bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Landsborough station, stop B.

Train or bus from Caloundra to Longreach?

The best way to get from Caloundra to Longreach is to bus which takes 22h 33m and costs $170 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $4,600 and takes 26h 24m.

Where does the Caloundra to Longreach bus arrive?

Caloundra to Longreach bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills station.

Can I drive from Caloundra to Longreach?

Yes, the driving distance between Caloundra to Longreach is 1205 km. It takes approximately 13h 18m to drive from Caloundra to Longreach.

Where can I stay near Longreach?

There are 13+ hotels available in Longreach.

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

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

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Landsborough station, platform 2 to Eagle Junction station, platform 3train
2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Longreach (LRE)plane BNE - LRE
6h 13m
$309–776
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nambour to Longreachtrain Spirit of the Outback
26h 24m
$62–4,602
Bus
1. Take the bus from Landsborough station, stop B to Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hillsbus R616
2. Take the bus from Brisbane to Longreachbus Mount Isa
22h 33m
$173–413
Drive 1,205.1 km
1. Drive from Caloundra to Longreachcar 1,205.1 km
13h 18m
$230–332

Caloundra to Longreach by bus and foot

5Weekly Services

22h 33mAverage Duration

$173Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Caloundra to Longreach.

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Distance: 1,091.4 km
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Caloundra, QLD, Australia and Longreach, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Bowman Rd near First Ave to Longreach via Landsborough station, stop A, Landsborough station, stop B, Abbotsford Rd at Bowen Hills, RBWH station, platform 1, Roma Street busway, platform 2, and Brisbane in around 22h 33m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Nambour to Longreach twice a week. Tickets cost $60–4,518 and the journey takes 23h 39m.

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