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How to get fromCairns to Richmondby bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Richmond by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Townsvillebus bus Townsville / ...
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Richmondbus bus Mount Isa
    13h
    $147–300

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Take the train from Townsville station to Richmond stationtrain train Inlander
    16h 56m
    $106–3,167

  3. Drive 701.8 km

    1. Drive from Cairns to Richmondcar car 701.8 km
    9h 14m
    $126–182

  4. Fly to Hughenden Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Hughenden Airport (HGD)plane plane CNS - HGD
    2. Take the bus from Hughenden to Richmondbus bus
    16h 55m
    $364–793

  5. Bus via Cairns Central Station

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station to Townsvillebus bus Pm19
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Richmondbus bus Mount Isa
    13h 25m
    $134–245

  6. Fly to Richmond Airport

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Richmond Airport (RCM)plane plane CNS - RCM
    2d 8h
    $544–1,283

Cairns to Richmond by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 879.5 km
  • Duration: 13h

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Richmond, QLD, Australia?

You can take a bus from Cairns to Richmond via Townsville in around 13h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Richmond station via Townsville and Townsville station in around 16h 56m.

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