There are 5 ways to get from Emerald to Richmond by bus (Greyhound), train, car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Emerald to Ilfracombebus
- Take the bus from Ilfracombe to Cloncurrybus
- Take the bus from Cloncurry to Richmondbus
16h 34m$209–424Drive 798.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Emerald to Richmondcar 798.5 km
9h 33m$143–207Train
- Take the train from Emerald to Rockhamptontrain
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Townsvilletrain
- Take the train from Townsville station to Richmond stationtrain
27h 3m$179–5,511Fly, bus
- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Hughenden Airport (HGD)plane EMD - HGD
- Take the bus from Hughenden to Richmondbus
18h 2m$382–1,090Bus via Townsville
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Townsvillebus
- Take the bus from Townsville to Richmondbus
24h 6m$244–457
Emerald to Richmond by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Richmond is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Richmond is to drive which takes 9h 33m and costs $140 - $210.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Richmond via Ilfracombe and Cloncurry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Richmond station. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Richmond station via Rockhampton and Townsville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 3m.
The distance between Emerald and Richmond is 1231 km. The road distance is 798.5 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Richmond without a car is to bus which takes 16h 34m and costs $200 - $430.
It takes approximately 16h 34m to get from Emerald to Richmond, including transfers.
Emerald to Richmond bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Richmond train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Richmond is to bus which takes 16h 34m and costs $200 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $5,500 and takes 27h 3m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Richmond, QLD, Australia?
You can take a bus from Emerald to Richmond via Ilfracombe and Cloncurry in around 16h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emerald to Richmond station via Rockhampton, Townsville, and Townsville station in around 27h 3m.
- Website
- rex.com.au
Flights from Emerald Airport to Hughenden Airport via Brisbane, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,000
Flights from Emerald Airport to Hughenden Airport via Brisbane, Mackay, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,700
Flights from Emerald Airport to Hughenden Airport via Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,900
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- queenslandrailtravel.com.au
Train from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–1,012
- 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
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $50–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
Train from Rockhampton to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–2,580
- 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
- $80–110
- AChoice
- $130–170
- Gold Class
- $2,060
- Heritage Class
- $2,580
Train from Townsville station to Richmond station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–1,879
- 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
- $60–90
- AChoice
- $90–120
- Gold Class
- $1,500
- Heritage Class
- $1,879
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Emerald to Ilfracombe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $65–95
- Advantage
- $75–120
- Flexible
- $90–140
Bus from Ilfracombe to Cloncurry
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $90–130
- Advantage
- $100–160
- Flexible
- $130–190
Bus from Cloncurry to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Advantage
- $55–90
- Flexible
- $70–100
Bus from Hughenden to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $30–45
- Advantage
- $29–45
- Flexible
- $30–50
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $50–75
- Advantage
- $55–85
- Flexible
- $65–100
Bus from Townsville to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $80–120
- Advantage
- $95–140
- Flexible
- $110–170
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com.au/
Bus from Rockhampton to Townsville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Emerald to Richmond bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Ilfracombe station.
Emerald to Richmond train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Richmond is 798 km. It takes approximately 9h 33m to drive from Emerald to Richmond.
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