There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Longreach by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Fly to Longreach
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Longreach (LRE)plane SYD - LRE
6h 53m$488–922Train
cheapest- Take the train from Central Station to Roma Street Stationtrain 31
- Take the train from Roma Street to Longreachtrain Spirit of the Outback
40h 46m$135–5,249Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Brisbane
- Take the bus from Brisbane to Longreachbus Mount Isa
33h 27m$303–712Drive 1,722.7 km
- Drive from Sydney to Longreachcar 1,722.7 km
18h 58m$309–447Fly to Barcaldine Airport, bus
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Barcaldine Airport (BCI)plane SYD - BCI
- Take the bus from Barcaldine to Longreachbus
8h 56m$352–1,012Bus, train
- Take the bus from Central Station to Brisbanebus Pm12
- Take the train from Roma Street to Longreachtrain Spirit of the Outback
44h 15m$190–5,173
Sydney to Longreach by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Longreach is to drive which costs $300 - $450 and takes 18h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Longreach is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $480 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Longreach via King George Square, 1c and Brisbane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney station to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Longreach via Roma Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 46m.
The distance between Sydney and Longreach is 1358 km. The road distance is 1722.7 km.
The best way to get from Sydney to Longreach without a car is to bus which takes 33h 27m and costs $300 - $750.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Sydney to Longreach, including transfers.
Sydney to Longreach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Longreach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney to Longreach is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $480 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $750 and takes 33h 27m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $5,500 and takes 40h 46m.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Longreach, QLD, Australia?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Longreach (LRE) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Station to Longreach via Brisbane, King George Square, 1c, Roma Street busway, platform 1, and Brisbane in around 33h 27m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Longreach via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Longreach via Brisbane, Barcaldine Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $430–900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Longreach via Brisbane, Blackall
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $430–900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Longreach via Port Macquarie, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $430–900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Barcaldine Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $310–950
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Roma Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 6m
- 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
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Roma Street to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 40m
- 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
- 1300 473946
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $130–190
- Advantage
- $160–240
- Flexible
- $200–310
Bus from Brisbane to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- 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
- $210–320
- Flexible
- $270–410
Bus from Barcaldine to Longreach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $28–40
- Advantage
- $27–40
- Flexible
- $24–40
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- reservations@premierms.com.au
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
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Sydney to Longreach bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Brisbane station.
Longreach is 1h behind Sydney. It is currently 1:17 AM in Sydney and 12:17 AM in Longreach.
Sydney to Longreach train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Roma Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Longreach is 1723 km. It takes approximately 18h 58m to drive from Sydney to Longreach.
There are 13+ hotels available in Longreach.