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How to get fromMelbourne to Longreachby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Longreach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Longreach (LRE)plane plane MEL - LRE
    7h 9m
    $528–1,128

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain train 622 / ...
    2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain train 31
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Longreachtrain train
    2d 4h
    $277–5,493

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Longreachbus bus
    47h 15m
    $307–602

  4. Drive 1,933.8 km

    1. Drive from Melbourne to Longreachcar car 1,933.8 km
    21h 2m
    $359–518

  5. Bus to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Longreach (LRE)plane plane AVV - LRE
    12h 5m
    $328–1,228

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Roma Street to Longreachtrain train
    2d 8h
    $355–5,343

Melbourne to Longreach by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration47h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Longreach, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Jetstar fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Longreach (LRE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Spencer St to Longreach via Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and Brisbane in around 47h 15m.

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