There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Longreach by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Longreach (LRE)CBR - LRE
6h 27m$602–1,905Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Longreach
45h 16m$186–5,344Bus
- Take the bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Longreach
37h 58m$352–805Drive 1,688.7 km
- Drive from Canberra to Longreach1,688.7 km
18h 10m$320–462Bus, train via Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Take the train from Roma Street to Longreach
2d$258–5,278
Canberra to Longreach by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Longreach is to drive which costs $320 - $470 and takes 18h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Canberra to Longreach is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $600 - $1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Longreach via Central Station, King George Square, 1c and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 58m.
The distance between Canberra and Longreach is 1412 km. The road distance is 1688.7 km.
The best way to get from Canberra to Longreach without a car is to bus which takes 37h 58m and costs $350 - $850.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Canberra to Longreach, including transfers.
Canberra to Longreach bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, depart from Canberra station.
The best way to get from Canberra to Longreach is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $600 - $1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $850 and takes 37h 58m.
Canberra to Longreach bus services, operated by Murrays Coaches, arrive at Central Station.
Longreach is 1h behind Canberra. It is currently 4:40 PM in Canberra and 3:40 PM in Longreach.
What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Longreach, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Longreach (LRE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canberra to Longreach via Central Station, Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 37h 58m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Longreach via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,900
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Longreach via Brisbane, Barcaldine
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,900
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Longreach via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,200
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Longreach via Brisbane, Blackall
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,900
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Longreach via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,900
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–250
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $80–110
- First
- $110–150
- Sleeper
- $220–250
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–4,907
- 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
- $85–350
- AChoice
- $65–310
- Gold Class
- $3,918
- Heritage Class
- $4,907
- Phone
- (61) 13 22 51
- enquiries@murrays.com.au
- Website
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- murrays.com.au
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- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Canberra to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $60–95
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $160–240
- Flexible
- $190–300
Bus from Brisbane to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–410
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $170–250
- Advantage
- $210–320
- Flexible
- $270–410
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Longreach is 1689 km. It takes approximately 18h 10m to drive from Canberra to Longreach.
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