There are 5 ways to get from Longreach to Sydney by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, 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
best- Fly from Longreach (LRE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane LRE - SYD
5h 5m$495–913Train
cheapest- Take the train from Longreach to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Roma Street Station to Central Stationtrain 32
41h$139–5,156Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Longreach to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Sydney
36h 57m$316–740Drive 1,720.8 km
- Drive from Longreach to Sydneycar 1,720.8 km
18h 59m$309–446Train, bus
- Take the train from Longreach to Roma Streettrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Central Stationbus Pm11
44h 35m$189–5,086
Longreach to Sydney by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Longreach to Sydney is to drive which costs $300 - $450 and takes 18h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Longreach to Sydney is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $490 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Longreach to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Longreach and arriving at Central Station via Roma Street busway, platform 2 and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Longreach to Sydney station. However, there are services departing from Longreach and arriving at Central Station via Roma Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h.
The distance between Longreach and Sydney is 1354 km. The road distance is 1720.8 km.
The best way to get from Longreach to Sydney without a car is to bus which takes 36h 57m and costs $310 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Longreach to Sydney, including transfers.
Longreach to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Longreach station.
Longreach to Sydney train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Longreach station.
The best way to get from Longreach to Sydney is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $490 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $750 and takes 36h 57m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $5,500 and takes 41h.
What companies run services between Longreach, QLD, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?
Qantas flies from Longreach (LRE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longreach to Central Station via Brisbane, Roma Street busway, platform 2, and Brisbane in around 36h 57m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Longreach to Sydney International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–900
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Longreach to Roma Street
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–4,907
- 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
- $85–350
- AChoice
- $65–310
- 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 daily
- 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
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Longreach to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $170–410
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $170–250
- Advantage
- $210–310
- Flexible
- $270–410
Bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $140–200
- Advantage
- $170–250
- Flexible
- $210–330
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Brisbane to Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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More Questions & Answers
Longreach to Sydney bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Sydney is 1h ahead of Longreach. It is currently 3:58 AM in Longreach and 4:58 AM in Sydney.
Longreach to Sydney train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Roma Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Longreach to Sydney is 1721 km. It takes approximately 18h 59m to drive from Longreach to Sydney.
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