There are 8 ways to get from Forster to Longreach by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly to Longreach
best- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbraebus
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Longreach (LRE)plane NTL - LRE
9h 46m$637–2,055Train
cheapest- Take the train from Taree Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Longreachtrain Spirit of the Outback
36h 57m$200–5,206Bus
- Take the bus from Taree to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Longreachbus Mount Isa
32h 59m$279–577Drive 1,601.9 km
- Drive from Forster to Longreachcar 1,601.9 km
18h 20m$286–413Train to Port Macquarie, fly to Longreach
- Take the train from Taree Station to Wauchope Stationtrain
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Longreach (LRE)plane PQQ - LRE
29h 52m$571–2,055Bus, bus to Newcastle Airport, fly to Blackall Airport
- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Heatherbraebus
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane NTL - BKQ
- Take the bus from Blackall to Longreachbus
14h 8m$654–2,156Train to Port Macquarie, fly to Barcaldine Airport, bus
- Take the train from Taree Station to Wauchope Stationtrain
- Fly from Port Macquarie (PQQ) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane PQQ - BCI
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Longreachbus
26h 55m$601–2,205Bus, train
- Take the bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch Stbus 150 / ...
- Take the bus from Bulahdelah to Brisbanebus
- Take the train from Roma Street to Longreachtrain
42h 13m$232–5,158
Forster to Longreach by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forster to Longreach is to drive which costs $280 - $420 and takes 18h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Forster to Longreach is to bus and fly which takes 9h 46m and costs $600 - $2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Forster to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Little St At Memorial Dr and arriving at Longreach via Taree and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Forster station to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Taree Station and arriving at Longreach via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 57m.
The distance between Forster and Longreach is 1442 km. The road distance is 1601.9 km.
The best way to get from Forster to Longreach without a car is to bus which takes 32h 59m and costs $270 - $600.
It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Forster to Longreach, including transfers.
Forster to Longreach bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Taree station.
Forster to Longreach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Taree Station.
The best way to get from Forster to Longreach is to bus which takes 32h 59m and costs $270 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $5,500 and takes 36h 57m.
What companies run services between Forster, NSW, Australia and Longreach, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Little St At Memorial Dr to Longreach via Victoria St After Pulteney St, Taree, and Brisbane in around 32h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Longreach via Taree Station, Coach Stop, Taree Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 36h 57m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Longreach via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,000
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Longreach via Brisbane, Barcaldine Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,000
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Longreach via Brisbane, Blackall Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,000
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Longreach via Melbourne, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,900
Flights from Port Macquarie to Longreach via Brisbane, Barcaldine Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,900
Flights from Port Macquarie to Longreach via Brisbane, Blackall Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,900
Flights from Port Macquarie to Longreach via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,300
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Blackall Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,000
Flights from Port Macquarie to Barcaldine Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,000
Flights from Port Macquarie to Barcaldine Airport via Sydney, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,300
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
Train from Taree Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $55–75
- First
- $85–100
- Sleeper
- $180–200
Train from Taree Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $18–24
- First
- $33–38
- Sleeper
- $120–140
Train from Taree Station to Wauchope Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–140
- Website
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Book at
- NSW TrainLink XPT
- Economy
- $18–24
- First
- $33–38
- Sleeper
- $120–140
- Phone
- 1300 692 929
- Website
- Busways
Bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St
Bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St
Bus from Forster Coach Terminal, Little St to Bulahdelah Way Before Blanch St
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More Questions & Answers
Forster to Longreach bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Brisbane station.
Forster to Longreach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forster to Longreach is 1602 km. It takes approximately 18h 20m to drive from Forster to Longreach.
There are 13+ hotels available in Longreach.





