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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Longreach is to fly and bus which costs $390 - $950 and takes 13h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Longreach is to fly which takes 12h 33m and costs $310 - $1,300.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Longreach?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Longreach via Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 9h.

How far is it from Perth to Longreach?

The distance between Perth and Longreach is 2946 km. The road distance is 3874.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Longreach without a car is to train and bus which takes 5 days 5h and costs $1,100 - $12,000.

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

It takes approximately 12h 33m to get from Perth to Longreach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Longreach train from?

Perth to Longreach train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, depart from Perth station.

Train or fly from Perth to Longreach?

The best way to get from Perth to Longreach is to fly which takes 12h 33m and costs $310 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,000 - $16,000 and takes 5 days 9h.

What is the time difference between Perth and Longreach?

Longreach is 2h ahead of Perth. It is currently 1:53 AM in Perth and 3:53 AM in Longreach.

Where does the Perth to Longreach train arrive?

Perth to Longreach train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Sydney Central Station.

Can I drive from Perth to Longreach?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Longreach is 3874 km. It takes approximately 45h 10m to drive from Perth to Longreach.

Where can I stay near Longreach?

There are 13+ hotels available in Longreach.

Perth to Longreach - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Perth to Longreach by plane, 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 to Longreach
best
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Longreach (LRE)plane PER - LRE
12h 33m
$314–1,205
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Perth to Sydney Central Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus
3. Take the bus from Brisbane to Longreachbus
5d 5h
$1,153–11,280
Drive 3,874.3 km
1. Drive from Perth to Longreachcar 3,874.3 km
45h 10m
$707–1,022
Fly to Barcaldine Airport, bus
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane PER - BCI
2. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Longreachbus
13h 36m
$398–945
Fly to Blackall Airport, bus
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)plane PER - BKQ
2. Take the bus from Blackall to Longreachbus
16h 15m
$436–1,006
Train, bus via Adelaide
1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain
2. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Albury Station/Hume Hwybus
3. Take the bus from Albury Station, Coach Bay 1 to Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1bus
4. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Roma Street Station, Stand Fbus
5. Take the bus from Brisbane to Longreachbus
5d 7h
$891–9,525
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Sydney Central Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Longreachtrain
5d 9h
$998–15,940
Train via Adelaide
1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklandstrain
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbanetrain
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Longreachtrain
6d 8h
$2,969–19,396

Perth to Longreach by train and bus

1Weekly Services

5d 5hAverage Duration

$1,153Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,945.7 km
Duration: 12h 33m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Longreach, QLD, Australia?

Qantas and Jetstar fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Longreach (LRE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Longreach via Sydney Central Station, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 5d 9h.

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