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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Longreach to Charters Towers is to Railbus and fly and drive which takes 6h 7m and costs $270 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Longreach and Charters Towers?

No, there is no direct bus from Longreach to Charters Towers. However, there are services departing from Longreach and arriving at Charters Towers via Cloncurry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Longreach and Charters Towers?

No, there is no direct train from Longreach to Charters Towers station. However, there are services departing from Longreach and arriving at Charters Towers station via Rockhampton and Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 41m.

How far is it from Longreach to Charters Towers?

The distance between Longreach and Charters Towers is 670 km. The road distance is 518.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Longreach to Charters Towers without a car is to bus which takes 15h 44m and costs $170 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Longreach to Charters Towers, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Longreach to Charters Towers?

The best way to get from Longreach to Charters Towers is to bus which takes 15h 44m and costs $170 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $6,000 and takes 29h 41m.

Where does the Longreach to Charters Towers bus arrive?

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

Where does the Longreach to Charters Towers train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Longreach to Charters Towers?

Yes, the driving distance between Longreach to Charters Towers is 518 km. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Longreach to Charters Towers.

Where can I stay near Charters Towers?

There are 12+ hotels available in Charters Towers.

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

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

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

Fly from Longreach, drive
best
1. Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane LRE - TSV
2. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Charters Towerscar
8h 40m
$312–990
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Longreach to Rockhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Rockhampton to Townsvilletrain
3. Take the train from Townsville station to Charters Towers stationtrain
29h 41m
$78–5,732
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Longreach to Cloncurrybus Mount Isa
2. Take the bus from Cloncurry to Charters Towersbus Townsville
15h 44m
$176–392
Drive 518.4 km
1. Drive from Longreach to Charters Towerscar 518.4 km
8h 56m
$99–143
Railbus to Winton Airport, fly, drive
1. Take the bus from Longreach to Wintonbus
2. Fly from Winton Airport (WIN) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane WIN - TSV
3. Drive from Townsville-Airport-TSV to Charters Towerscar
6h 7m
$274–765

Longreach to Charters Towers by bus (Greyhound)

3Weekly Buses

15h 44mAverage Duration

$176Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Longreach to Charters Towers.

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Distance: 669.5 km
Duration: 8h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Longreach to Charters Towers via Cloncurry in around 15h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Longreach to Charters Towers station via Rockhampton, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 29h 41m.

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