What is the cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Longreach?

The cheapest way to get from Charters Towers to Longreach is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 8h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Longreach?

The fastest way to get from Charters Towers to Longreach is to bus and fly which takes 7h 34m and costs $290 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Charters Towers and Longreach?

No, there is no direct bus from Charters Towers to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers and arriving at Longreach via Cloncurry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Charters Towers and Longreach?

No, there is no direct train from Charters Towers station to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Charters Towers station and arriving at Longreach via Townsville and Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 30m.

How far is it from Charters Towers to Longreach?

The distance between Charters Towers and Longreach is 679 km. The road distance is 518.8 km.

How do I travel from Charters Towers to Longreach without a car?

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Longreach without a car is to bus which takes 16h 20m and costs $170 - $400.

How long does it take to get from Charters Towers to Longreach?

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Charters Towers to Longreach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charters Towers to Longreach bus from?

Charters Towers to Longreach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Charters Towers station.

Where do I catch the Charters Towers to Longreach train from?

Charters Towers to Longreach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Charters Towers station.

Train or bus from Charters Towers to Longreach?

The best way to get from Charters Towers to Longreach is to bus which takes 16h 20m and costs $170 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $6,000 and takes 29h 30m.

Where does the Charters Towers to Longreach bus arrive?

Charters Towers to Longreach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Cloncurry station.

Where does the Charters Towers to Longreach train arrive?

Charters Towers to Longreach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Townsville station.

Can I drive from Charters Towers to Longreach?

Yes, the driving distance between Charters Towers to Longreach is 519 km. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Charters Towers to Longreach.

Where can I stay near Longreach?

There are 13+ hotels available in Longreach.

Charters Towers to Longreach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Charters Towers to Longreach by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Longreach
best
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville Airportbus
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Longreach (LRE)plane TSV - LRE
9h 10m
$319–1,005
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Charters Towers station to Townsville stationtrain
2. Take the train from Townsville to Rockhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Rockhampton to Longreachtrain
29h 30m
$77–5,726
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Charters Towers to Cloncurrybus Mount Isa
2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Longreachbus Brisbane
16h 20m
$177–392
Drive 518.8 km
1. Drive from Charters Towers to Longreachcar 518.8 km
8h 56m
$99–142
Bus, fly to Winton Airport
1. Take the bus from Blue Care Community Centre to Townsville Airportbus
2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Winton Airport (WIN)plane TSV - WIN
3. Take the bus from Winton to Longreachbus
7h 34m
$294–815

Charters Towers to Longreach by bus (Greyhound)

3Weekly Buses

16h 20mAverage Duration

$177Cheapest Price

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Distance: 679.2 km
Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Charters Towers, QLD, Australia and Longreach, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Charters Towers to Longreach via Cloncurry in around 16h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charters Towers station to Longreach via Townsville station, Townsville, and Rockhampton in around 29h 30m.

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