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 - $1,000 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 9h 18m and costs $500 - $1,500.

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 Adelaide Station, Southern Cross, Central Station and Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 13h.

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 via Adelaide which takes 4 days 6h and costs $1,100 - $9,500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 18m 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 9h 18m and costs $500 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can train via Sydney, which costs $900 - $14,000 and takes 4 days 13h.

What is the time difference between Perth and Longreach?

Longreach is 2h ahead of Perth. It is currently 6:19 PM in Perth and 8:19 PM in Longreach.

Where does the Perth to Longreach train arrive?

Perth to Longreach train services, operated by Journey Beyond - Indian Pacific, arrive at Adelaide Parklands station.

Can I drive from Perth to Longreach?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Longreach is 3874 km. It takes approximately 44h 54m to drive from Perth to Longreach.

Where can I stay near Longreach?

There are 12+ 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)PER - LRE
9h 18m
$504–1,405
Fly to Barcaldine Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)PER - BCI
2. Take the bus from Barcaldine to Longreach
13h 36m
$398–995
Train, bus via Adelaide
1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklands
2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station
3. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station
4. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
5. Take the bus from Brisbane to Longreach
4d 6h
$1,104–9,131
Drive 3,874.3 km
1. Drive from Perth to Longreach3,874.3 km
44h 54m
$734–1,060
Fly to Blackall Airport, bus
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Blackall Airport (BKQ)PER - BKQ
2. Take the bus from Blackall to Longreach
16h 15m
$456–1,106
Train via Sydney
1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklands
2. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station
3. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Station
4. Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
5. Take the train from Roma Street to Longreach
4d 13h
$938–13,670
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Adelaide Parklands
2. Take the train from Adelaide to Brisbane
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Longreach
5d 8h
$2,969–18,296
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Perth to Sydney Central Station
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbane
3. Take the train from Roma Street to Longreach
5d 17h
$1,048–14,570

Perth to Longreach by train and bus

1Weekly Services

4d 6hAverage Duration

$1,104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,945.7 km
Duration: 9h 18m

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

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Longreach (LRE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Perth to Longreach via Adelaide Parklands, Adelaide Station, Southern Cross, Central Station, Roma Street Station, and Roma Street in around 4d 13h.

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