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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Longreach to Cairns

Composite routes from Longreach to Cairns

Cheapest
12 h 34 min
Car
1115 km.
from $61
Other
32 h 34 min
740 km.
from $2056.46
26 h 58 min
740 km.
from $256.09
7 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
740 km.
from $205.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Qantas

Website:
qantas.com/
Plane from Longreach to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
7h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$652.17
Plane from Winton Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$271.74

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Winton Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$271.74

Bus operators

Greyhound Australia

Phone:
1300 473946
Website:
greyhound.com.au/
Bus from Longreach to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$59.78–$141.30

Premier Motor Service

Phone:
13 34 10
Email:
Website:
premierms.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton George Street to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$103.26

Train operators

Queensland Rail Travel

Phone:
1800 872 467
Website:
queenslandrailtravel.com.au/
Train from Longreach to Rockhampton
Ave. Duration:
15h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$21.74–$1,608.80
Train from Rockhampton to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
16h 16m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$33.70–$2,396.41
Bus from Longreach to Winton
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$17.39–$21.74

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Longreach (Station) to Cairns?

The cheapest way to get from Longreach (Station) to Cairns is to drive which costs $130.43 - $206.52 and takes 12h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Longreach (Station) to Cairns?

The fastest way to get from Longreach (Station) to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $108.70 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Longreach (Station) and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Longreach (Station) to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Longreach and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Rockhampton George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Longreach (Station) and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Longreach (Station) to Cairns station. However, there are services departing from Longreach and arriving at Cairns Central Station via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 34m.

How far is it from Longreach (Station) to Cairns?

The distance between Longreach (Station) and Cairns is 755 km. The road distance is 1116.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Longreach (Station) to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 26h 58m and costs $130.43 - $250 .

How long does it take to get from Longreach (Station) to Cairns?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Longreach (Station) to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Longreach (Station) to Cairns bus from?

Longreach (Station) to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Longreach station.

Where do I catch the Longreach (Station) to Cairns train from?

Longreach (Station) to Cairns train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Longreach station.

Train, bus or fly from Longreach (Station) to Cairns?

The best way to get from Longreach (Station) to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $108.70 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130.43 - $250 and takes 26h 58m, you could also train, which costs $54.35 - $4021.74 and takes 32h 34m.

Where does the Longreach (Station) to Cairns bus arrive?

Longreach (Station) to Cairns bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.

Where does the Longreach (Station) to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Longreach (Station) to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Longreach (Station) to Cairns is 1116 km. It takes approximately 12h 50m to drive from Longreach (Station) to Cairns.

Where can I stay near Cairns?

There are 827+ hotels available in Cairns. Prices start at $72.26 per night.
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