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

The cheapest way to get from Hay to Longreach is to drive which costs $290 - $420 and takes 16h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hay to Longreach is to drive which takes 16h 6m and costs $290 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Hay and Longreach?

No, there is no direct bus from Hay to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Sturt Hwy At Archer St and arriving at Longreach via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge and Toowoomba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 48m.

How far is it from Hay to Longreach?

The distance between Hay and Longreach is 2833 km. The road distance is 1532 km.

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

The best way to get from Hay to Longreach without a car is to bus which takes 43h 48m and costs $350 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 43h 48m to get from Hay to Longreach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hay to Longreach bus from?

Hay to Longreach bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Sturt Hwy At Archer St station.

Where does the Hay to Longreach bus arrive?

Hay to Longreach bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3.

What is the time difference between Hay and Longreach?

Longreach is 1h behind Hay. It is currently 3:46 PM in Hay and 2:46 PM in Longreach.

Can I drive from Hay to Longreach?

Yes, the driving distance between Hay to Longreach is 1532 km. It takes approximately 16h 6m to drive from Hay to Longreach.

Where can I stay near Longreach?

There are 12+ hotels available in Longreach.

Hay to Longreach - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Hay to Longreach by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3726
2. Take the bus from Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2 to Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 1791
3. Take the bus from Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3 to Morilla St Opp Lightning Ridge Post Office513
4. Take the bus from Lightning Ridge to Toowoomba
5. Take the bus from Toowoomba to Longreach
43h 48m
$352–670
Bus, train via Cootamundra
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 3726
2. Take the train from Cootamundra Station to Central Station624 / ...
3. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station31
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Longreach
2d 4h
$194–5,470
Drive 1,532 km
1. Drive from Hay to Longreach1,532 km
16h 6m
$291–420
Bus to Griffith, fly to Barcaldine Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Griffith Station, Coach Stop
2. Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)GFF - BCI
3. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Longreach
27h 20m
$540–1,565
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Griffith Station, Coach Stop726
2. Take the bus from Griffith Station, Coach Stop to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
4. Take the train from Roma Street to Longreach
2d 9h
$245–5,266
Bus, taxi to Narrandera, fly to Barcaldine Airport
1. Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Bridge St Opp Fig Tree Park
2. Take the taxi from Bridge St Opp Fig Tree Park to Narrandera (NRA)
3. Fly from Narrandera (NRA) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)NRA - BCI
4. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Longreach
31h 24m
$636–1,648
Bus, train to Wagga Wagga, fly to Barcaldine Airport
1. Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Griffith Station, Coach Stop
2. Take the train from Griffith Station to Coolamon Station
3. Fly from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)WGA - BCI
4. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Longreach
31h 43m
$529–1,511
Bus, train, train to Albury, fly to Barcaldine Airport
1. Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Griffith Station, Coach Stop
2. Take the train from Griffith Station to Junee Station
3. Take the train from Junee Station to Albury Station
4. Fly from Albury (ABX) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)ABX - BCI
5. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Longreach
32h 5m
$519–1,655
Bus to Griffith, fly to Blackall Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Griffith Station, Coach Stop
2. Fly from Griffith (GFF) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)GFF - BKQ
3. Take the bus from Blackall to Longreach
16h 13m
$568–1,626

Hay to Longreach by bus

2Weekly Buses

43h 48mAverage Duration

$352Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,832.9 km
Duration: 43h 48m

What companies run services between Hay, NSW, Australia and Longreach, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Sturt Hwy At Archer St to Longreach via Cootamundra Station, Coach Bay 2, Dubbo Station, Coach Bay 3, Lightning Ridge, and Toowoomba in around 43h 48m.

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