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

The cheapest way to get from Longreach to Caloundra is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 13h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Longreach to Caloundra is to fly and train which takes 5h and costs $300 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Longreach and Caloundra?

No, there is no direct bus from Longreach to Caloundra station. However, there are services departing from Longreach and arriving at Caloundra station via Brisbane Roma Street and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 2m.

How far is it from Longreach to Caloundra?

The distance between Longreach and Caloundra is 1092 km. The road distance is 1204.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Longreach to Caloundra without a car is to bus which takes 22h 2m and costs $190 - $450.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Longreach to Caloundra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Longreach to Caloundra bus from?

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

Train or bus from Longreach to Caloundra?

The best way to get from Longreach to Caloundra is to bus which takes 22h 2m and costs $190 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $4,600 and takes 25h 17m.

Where does the Longreach to Caloundra bus arrive?

Longreach to Caloundra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.

Can I drive from Longreach to Caloundra?

Yes, the driving distance between Longreach to Caloundra is 1205 km. It takes approximately 13h 17m to drive from Longreach to Caloundra.

Where can I stay near Caloundra?

There are 1415+ hotels available in Caloundra.

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

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

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane LRE - BNE
2. Take the train from Eagle Junction station, platform 4 to Landsborough station, platform 1train
5h
$306–689
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Longreach to Nambourtrain Spirit of the Outback
25h 17m
$66–4,519
Bus
1. Take the bus from Longreach to Brisbanebus Brisbane
2. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Mooloolababus Pm16
22h 2m
$199–445
Drive 1,204.9 km
1. Drive from Longreach to Caloundracar 1,204.9 km
13h 17m
$215–310

Longreach to Caloundra by bus

5Weekly Buses

22h 2mAverage Duration

$199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,092.3 km
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a bus from Longreach to Caloundra station via Brisbane, Brisbane Roma Street, and Brisbane Rd at Mooloolaba Bowls Club in around 22h 2m. Alternatively, Queensland Rail Travel operates a train from Longreach to Nambour twice a week. Tickets cost $60–4,518 and the journey takes 23h 40m.

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