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12 h 36 min
1118 km.
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Five ways to Travel from Longreach to Cairns

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Cheapest
By car (1 118 km)
12 h 36 min
1118 km.
from $61
Other
Rideshare
12 h 36 min
1118 km.
from $14.58
Train
32 h 31 min
740 km.
from $2056.46
Bus
26 h 55 min
740 km.
from $256.09
Bus, Plane
7 h 42 min
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:
$126.31–$757.86
Plane from Winton Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$94.73–$315.77

Regional Express

Website:
rex.com.au/
Plane from Winton Airport to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$94.73–$315.77

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:
$69.47–$164.20

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:
$82.10–$119.99

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:
$25.26–$1,869.51
Train from Rockhampton to Cairns
Ave. Duration:
16h 16m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$39.16–$2,784.76
Bus from Longreach to Winton
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$20.21–$25.26

Questions and Answers

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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Longreach to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $108.70 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Longreach and Cairns?

No, there is no direct bus from Longreach 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 55m.

Is there a direct train between Longreach and Cairns?

No, there is no direct train from Longreach 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 31m.

How far is it from Longreach to Cairns?

The distance between Longreach and Cairns is 752 km. The road distance is 1117.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Longreach to Cairns without a car is to bus which takes 26h 55m and costs $130.43 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Longreach to Cairns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Longreach to Cairns bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Longreach to Cairns train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Longreach to Cairns?

The best way to get from Longreach to Cairns is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $108.70 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130.43 - $250 and takes 26h 55m, you could also train, which costs $54.35 - $4021.74 and takes 32h 31m.

Where does the Longreach to Cairns bus arrive?

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

Where does the Longreach to Cairns train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Longreach to Cairns?

Yes, the driving distance between Longreach to Cairns is 1118 km. It takes approximately 12h 52m to drive from Longreach 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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