There are 6 ways to get from Longreach to Canberra by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane LRE - CBR
5h 21m$649–1,858Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Longreach to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
44h 33m$241–5,216Bus
- Take the bus from Longreach to Brisbanebus
- Take the bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
38h 18m$281–567Drive 1,691.5 km
- Drive from Longreach to Canberracar 1,691.5 km
18h 22m$299–432Train, bus via Sydney
- Take the train from Longreach to Roma Streettrain
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
44h 48m$241–5,216Train, bus via Brisbane
- Take the train from Longreach to Roma Streettrain
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
2d 1h$291–5,146
Longreach (LRE) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Longreach to Canberra is to drive which costs $290 - $440 and takes 18h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Longreach to Canberra is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $650 - $1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Longreach to Canberra. However, there are services departing from Longreach and arriving at Canberra via Roma Street Station, Stand F and Sydney Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 18m.
The distance between Longreach and Canberra is 1413 km. The road distance is 1691.5 km.
The best way to get from Longreach to Canberra without a car is to bus which takes 38h 18m and costs $280 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Longreach to Canberra, including transfers.
Longreach to Canberra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Longreach station.
The best way to get from Longreach to Canberra is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $650 - $1,900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $280 - $600 and takes 38h 18m.
Longreach to Canberra bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Longreach to Canberra is 1691 km. It takes approximately 18h 22m to drive from Longreach to Canberra.
What companies run services between Longreach, QLD, Australia and Canberra, ACT, Australia?
Qantas flies from Longreach (LRE) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longreach to Canberra via Roma Street Station, Stand F, Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1, and Sydney Central Station in around 38h 18m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Longreach to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,900
Flights from Longreach to Canberra International Airport via Brisbane, Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,900
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Longreach to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–4,907
- 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
- $140–190
- AChoice
- $240–310
- Gold Class
- $3,918
- Heritage Class
- $4,907
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Roma Street Station to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- 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
- 1300 473946
- customerservice@greyhound.com.au
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Longreach to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–420
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $180–260
- Advantage
- $220–340
- Flexible
- $290–420
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Roma Street Station, Stand F to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Website
- flixbus.com.au
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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