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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairns to Longreach

Composite routes from Cairns to Longreach

Cheapest
12 h 34 min
Car
1116 km.
from $61
Other
9 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
740 km.
from $254.33
31 h 41 min
740 km.
from $2068.98
27 h 25 min
740 km.
from $254.46
18 h 43 min
Bus, Plane
740 km.
from $414.03
11 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
740 km.
from $316.47

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Cairns to Barcaldine
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$760.87
Plane from Cairns to Blackall
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$760.87

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Cairns to Winton
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$97.83–$326.09

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Winton to Longreach
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$22.83–$38.04
Bus from Rockhampton to Longreach
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$141.30
Bus from Barcaldine to Longreach
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$25.00
Bus from Blackall to Longreach
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.09–$45.65

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
reservations@premierms.com.au
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
16h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$103.26

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Cairns Central Station to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
15h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$2,396.41
Train from Rockhampton to Longreach
Ave. Duration:
14h 46m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$21.74–$1,608.80

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Longreach is to drive which costs $130.43 - $206.52 and takes 12h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Longreach is to fly and bus which takes 9h 23m and costs $141.30 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairns and Longreach?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairns station to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Longreach via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cairns and Longreach?

No, there is no direct train from Cairns station to Longreach. However, there are services departing from Cairns Central Station and arriving at Longreach via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 41m.

How far is it from Cairns to Longreach?

The distance between Cairns and Longreach is 865 km. The road distance is 1117.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cairns to Longreach without a car is to bus which takes 27h 25m and costs $130.43 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Cairns to Longreach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Longreach bus from?

Cairns to Longreach bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Where do I catch the Cairns to Longreach train from?

Cairns to Longreach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Cairns Central Station.

Train or bus from Cairns to Longreach?

The best way to get from Cairns to Longreach is to bus which takes 27h 25m and costs $130.43 - $250 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $4021.74 and takes 31h 41m.

Where does the Cairns to Longreach bus arrive?

Cairns to Longreach bus services, operated by Premier Motor Service, arrive at Rockhampton George Street station.

Where does the Cairns to Longreach train arrive?

Cairns to Longreach train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.

Can I drive from Cairns to Longreach?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairns to Longreach is 1117 km. It takes approximately 12h 52m to drive from Cairns to Longreach.

Where can I stay near Longreach?

There are 11+ hotels available in Longreach. Prices start at $56.07 per night.
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